Carl’s Chicken Noodle Soup

Ingredients

• 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 cans (49-1/2 ounces each) chicken broth
• 2 cups frozen sliced okra, thawed
• 3 celery ribs, sliced
• 1-1/2 cups cut fresh green beans
• 3 medium carrots, sliced
• 1 can (8-3/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained
• 2 tablespoons dried parsley flakes
• 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
• 2 bay leaves
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 3-1/2 cups uncooked egg noodles