Ingredients

  • 4 -5 lbs stewing chicken, cut up
  • 6 cups water
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion (1 medium)
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 1/2 cups dried medium noodles
  • 1 cup chopped carrot (2 medium)
  • 1 cup chopped celery (2 stalks)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley

Method

  • In a large Dutch oven or kettle combine chicken, water, onion, salt, pepper, and bay leaf.
  • Bring to boiling; reduce heat.
  • Simmer, covered, about 2 hours or until chicken is tender.
  • Remove chicken from broth.
  • When cool enough to handle, remove meat from bones.
  • Discard bones.
  • Cut meat into bite-sized pieces; set aside. Discard bay leaf.
  • Skim fat from broth.
  • Bring broth to boiling.
  • Stir in the noodles, carrots, and celery. Simmer, covered, about 8 minutes or until noodles ar tender but still firm.
  • Stir in chicken and parsley; heat through.