Curly Noodle Chicken Soup

This soup tastes INCREDIBLE! The spices are perfect.
1 lb chicken cut into 1/2 inch pieces
1 large onion, chopped
2 medium carrots, sliced
4 celery ribs
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 Tbsp olive or canola oil
2 Tbsp butter
1/4 C flour
1 tsp dried basil
1/8 tsp pepper
1/2 tsp dried oregano
3 cans (14 1/2 oz each) chicken broth
1 can (14 1/2 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
6 oz uncooked tricolor spiral pasta

1.In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, saute chicken, onion, celery, carrots and garlic in butter and oil for 5 minutes.
2. Stir in flour, basil, oregano and pepper until blended.
3. Gradually add broth and tomatoes. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour.
4. Return to a boil; stir in pasta. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 12-15 minutes or until pasta is tender.

Serves: 9