Hearty Chicken & Noodles - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 - 3/4 cup butter, melted
4 tablespoons flour
8 cups chicken broth
3/4 cup carrot, chopped
3/4 cup celery, chopped
1 cup onion, chopped
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 lb cooked boneless skinless chicken breast, torn into large pieces (about 2 large)
1 (12 ounce) bag Reames frozen noodles

Preparation

Melt butter in a large stock pot, add the flour and cook for about 1 minute until a thin roux forms.
Add carrots, celery, onions; stir to blend with the roux.
Add chicken broth and chicken.
Bring to a boil, turn to low heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
Add noodles and simmer on medium-low heat for an additional 20 minutes.