Heat the butter and olive oil over medium heat in a large pot.
Add the chopped onion, sliced carrots, and celery.
Sauté for about 5 minutes until the vegetables start to soften.
Add the minced garlic and continue cooking for another minute until it becomes fragrant.
Stir everything together well.
Pour in the chicken broth and add the bay leaves.
Bring the mixture to a boil.
Stir in the shredded chicken meat.
Season with salt and pepper.
Reduce the heat to medium-low and let it simmer.
Add the egg noodles and cook for about 8-10 minutes or until the noodles are tender.
Remove the bay leaves before serving.