Chicken Noodle Soup With Fresh Tarragon

Ingredients

• 1/3 lb uncooked vermicelli, broken into 2-inch pieces
• 8 cups brown chicken stock
• 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 3 cups shredded cooked chicken (about 1 pound)
• 2 tablespoons fresh whole tarragon leaves

Directions

1. 1

   Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat.

2. 2

   Place the stock, salt, and pepper in a large stockpot; bring to a simmer.

3. 3

   Add chicken and tarragon; cook 2 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Add the pasta.