Classic Chicken Noodle Soup

• 3 lb whole chicken or bone-in chicken parts
• 4 carrots (sliced)
• 4 celery (stalks, sliced)
• 1 onion (quartered)
• 4 clove garlic
• 2 cup egg noodles
• 4 fresh thyme (sprigs)
• 2 bay leaves
• ¼ cup fresh parsley (chopped)
• 2 tsp salt and pepper

How to Make It

1. 1

   Place chicken in a large pot with onion, garlic, half the celery and carrots, thyme, and bay leaves. Cover with cold water.

2. 2

   Bring to a boil, skim foam. Reduce heat and simmer 1 hour until chicken is very tender.

3. 3

   Remove chicken and cool slightly. Strain broth and discard vegetables and herbs.

4. 4

   Shred chicken, discarding bones and skin.

5. 5

   Return broth to pot. Add fresh carrots and celery. Simmer 10 minutes.

6. 6

   Add noodles and cook until tender. Return chicken, season generously. Garnish with parsley.