Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup

I got this yummy recipe from my sweet sister. Enjoy.

Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup
6 T butter
3 carrots, diced
1 onion, diced
1/2 stalk celery, diced
1/4 c flour
1 1/2 c half & half
6 c chicken broth
2 t thyme
3 c cooked chicken
2 c uncooked egg noodles
salt and pepper, to taste

1.In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat and then add vegetables. Cook for about 8 minutes, until veggies are soft.
2. Stir in flour and mix well; add half & half, broth, thyme, chicken, and noodles. Stir well.
3. Turn heat up to high and cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until soup thickens and noodles are soft, about 10 minutes.
Feeds 6.