Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 quart. (10 c.) water
  • 1 whole (3 lb.) chicken, cut up
  • 3 sprigs fresh parsley
  • 2 chicken bouillon cubes
  • 2 c. sliced carrots
  • 2 c. sliced celery
  • 1 med. onion, minced
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 8 ounce. (about 4 c.) wide egg noodles
  • 1/4 c. minced fresh parsley

Method

  • In large pot, combine water, chicken, 1 1/2 tsp.
  • salt and parsley sprigs.
  • Heat to boiling, cover and reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour or possibly till chicken is tender.
  • Remove chicken, add in bouillon cubes and heat to boiling.
  • Add in carrots, celery, onion, pepper and 1 tsp.
  • salt.
  • Cover and cook about 5 min.
  • Gradually add in noodles so which the soup continues to boil.
  • Cook, uncovered till noodles are tender.
  • Cut chicken into bite-size pcs; throw away skin and bones.
  • Add in this to the broth with 1/4 c. parsley.
  • Heat about 5 min.
  • For richer color: Add in yellow food coloring, if you like.
  • (I usually make this the day before, the flavor is better after the soup sits.
  • Freeze up to 1 month.