Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup

INGREDIENTS

1 1/2

lbs boneless, skinless chicken breast

medium yellow onion, (diced)

2 tbsp

olive oil, (or sub with butter)

stalks celery, (sliced)

medium carrots, (peeled and sliced)

medium leek, (white and light green end only, sliced thin)

4 cloves

garlic, (minced - 2 tsp)

8 cups

no salt added chicken stock, (or low-sodium, can sub with broth)

1 1/2 cups

water

1 tsp

dried oregano

1 tsp

dried thyme

1 tsp

salt, (more or less, to taste *SEE NOTES BELOW)

1/2 tsp

black pepper, (to taste)

1 tsp

dried parsley

bay leaf

3 cups

wide egg noodles, (or dried pasta of choice)

1/2 cup

frozen peas

1 tbsp

lemon juice, (optional - adds unique flavor!)