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Homemade Chicken Soup

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course dinner, Soup
Cuisine American, Comfort Food
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 1 whole chicken about 3-4 lbs
  • 8 cups chicken broth
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 2 medium carrots chopped
  • 2 stalks celery chopped
  • 2 bay leaves bay leaves
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup egg noodles or rice
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped, for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Place the chicken in a large pot and cover with chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 60-90 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
  • Remove the chicken from the pot and let it cool slightly. Shred the chicken and set aside.
  • Add the onion, carrots, and celery to the pot and simmer for 10-15 minutes, or until tender.
  • Add the bay leaves, thyme, and pepper to the pot. Simmer for another 5 minutes.
  • Add the egg noodles to the pot and cook according to package directions.
  • Return the shredded chicken to the pot and heat through.
  • Remove the bay leaves before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley.
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