Chicken Noodle Soup

1/4 c. olive oil
3 carrots, peeled and diced
4 celery stalks, diced
1 onion, chopped
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. pepper
3 cloves garlic, chopped
8 cups chicken broth
8 oz. egg noodles
4-5 cups chicken, cooked and cubed
Salt
Pepper
1/2 cup chopped parsley
Parmesan cheese (optional)

Heat oil in a large pot. Add carrots, celery,and onion; add salt and pepper.  Cook for 15 minutes. Add garlic and cook for one minute.  Add chicken broth.  Bring to a boil.  Add egg noodles and chicken.  Cook for 2 minutes.  Add salt, pepper, and parsley.  Serve with parmesan cheese if desired.