Crockpot Chicken Noodle Soup

1 medium onion, chopped
1-2 cloves garlic, minced
2 medium carrots, chopped or shredded
2 stalks celery, chopped
Italian seasoning (sage, oregano, thyme, rosemary)
2 bay leaves
5 cans chicken broth
1-2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken tenderloins, chopped or cubed
salt
pepper
1 T. parsley
1-2 c. water, if desired
8 oz.pasta, I used penne, it's firmer than egg noodles

Place all ingredients in lined crockpot. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours, until chicken and carrots done. Pour pasta in crockpot, replace lid, and turn crockpot off. "Cook" 30 minutes longer. Serve with crackers or cornbread.