Chunky Chicken Noodle Soup

1/2 cup diced carrot
1/4 cup diced celery
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 teaspoon butter
6 cups chicken broth
1-1/2 cups diced cooked chicken
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1-1/4 cups uncooked medium egg noodles
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley

In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, saute carrot, celery and onion in butter until tender. Add broth, chicken and seasonings; bring to a boil. Reduce heat. Add noodles; cook for 10 minutes or until tender. Add parsley. Makes 6 servings.