serves 5

1 whole chicken, 4-5 lbs

1 tablespoon canola oil

2 quarts chicken broth

4 large carrots, roughly chopped

4 stalks celery, roughly chopped

1 medium onion, chopped

2 bay leaves

3 sprigs fresh thyme

2 sprigs parsley

2 teaspoons salt

1 teaspoon black pepper

3 cups cooked small shape pasta, I like to use ditalini, orzo, or acini di pepe

2 cups frozen sweet peas, thawed