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Classic Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup

Bring chicken broth and bay leaf to a boil in a large saucepan. Add frozen egg noodles and simmer 20 minutes.

Stir in onion, carrots, celery, parsley, thyme and black pepper. Simmer for 10 more minutes. Stir in milk and bring back to a simmer.

Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, melt butter over medium-low heat. Whisk in flour and cook 1 to 2 minutes. Stir into soup and heat until thickened, about 2 minutes. Discard bay leaf. Stir in cooked chicken and heat through.