Lemony chicken noodle soup

1 small onion, chopped
2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil
1 tablespoon butter or margarine
1/4 pound boneless skinless chicken breast, cubed
1 garlic clove, minced
2 cans (14 1/2 ounces each) chicken broth
1 medium carrot, cut into 1/4-inch slices
1/4 cup fresh or frozen peas
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
2 cups uncooked medium egg noodles
1 to 2 tablespoons lemon juice

In a small saucepan, saute onion in oil and butter until tender. Add
the chicken and garlic. Cook and stir until chicken is lightly
browned. Stir in the broth, carrot, peas and basil. Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5 minutes. Add the noodles. Cover
and simmer for 8-10 minutes or until noodles are tender. Stir in
lemon juice. Yield: 2 servings.

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