Feel Better Noodle Soup

I'm home with a sick kid today which has me thinking of my comfort foods. This is another one I've eaten since childhood but adapted to fit into my veggie life. I remember my dad making this whenever we were sick but I suppose my mom did as well. They'd boil chicken till it fell off the bone with some carrots, celery & onions then add egg noodles to the broth and cook till done. Then they'd serve it over mashed potatoes. So whenever we get sick or it's just a rainy yucky day and we want some comfort food I make my version of it...which varies depending on the veggies I have on hand...but goes something like this:

Feel Better Noodle Soup
~2 cups chopped veggies (I usually pick 3 items from the following list: carrots, celery, celeriac, parsnips, leeks or onions, shitake mushrooms, kale)
~ 6 cups broth (I like the Imagine No-chicken Broth best)
1 T Soy sauce (optional, to taste)
1-2 tsp herbs (marjoram and/or thyme)
Salt & pepper
~2 c egg noodles

Saute veggies in olive oil till they're starting to get tender. Add broth and seasonings and bring to a boil. Add noodles and simmer 8-10 minutes (or as package directs).

Meanwhile boil potatoes till soft enough for mashing. Drain and add a pat of butter and a little milk, salt & pepper. I mash by hand to keep them a little chunky.

To serve, add a spoonful of mashed potatoes to each bowl and ladle soup over the top.