Heat olive oil in a large stockpot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Sauté onion, carrots, and celery for 8-10 minutes, until softened.
1 Tablespoon olive oil, 1 cup yellow onion, 1 cup carrots, ¾ cup celery stalks
Add garlic, oregano and thyme and cook for 1 minute. Then, add bay leaves, chicken breasts, and chicken broth.
4 garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1 teaspoon dried thyme, 2 bay leaves, 16 ounces chicken breasts, 8 cups chicken broth
Bring to a boil, reduce to medium-low heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.
Remove the chicken breasts and bay leaves. Stir in the ditalini pasta and cook for another 10 minutes.
1 cup ditalini pasta
Shred the chicken with two forks and return it to the pot.
Add parsley and lemon or lime juice. Adjust seasoning as needed and serve hot.
¼ cup fresh Italian parsley, Juice of 1 lemon or lime, 1 teaspoon sea salt, 1 teaspoon ground black pepper