Chicken Noodle Soup

INGREDIENTS

boneless (, skinless chicken breast halves)

2 qt

chicken broth (, divided)

2 tbsp

extra virgin olive oil

1 cup

carrots (, diced (about 3 medium carrots))

1 cup

celery (, diced (about 3 stalks celery))

1/2 cup

yellow onion (, diced (about 1/2 medium onion))

2 cloves

garlic (, minced)

1/3 cup

flat leaf parsley (, chopped)

1/2 tsp

dried thyme

1/2 tsp

ground nutmeg

1 1/2 tbsp

lemon juice ((preferably freshly squeezed))

2 cups

Rotini noodles

Salt and Pepper

Parmesan cheese or Romano cheese (, finely grated, for serving (optional))