Ingredients

  • 1 (2 to 3 pound) stewing chicken
  • 2 1/2 quarts water
  • 3 teaspoons salt
  • 2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
  • 1/2 medium onion, chopped
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried marjoram
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 cup diced carrots
  • 1 cup diced celery
  • 1 1/2 cups uncooked fine noodles

Directions

In a large soup kettle, place chicken and all ingredients except noodles. Cover and bring to a boil; skim broth. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 1-1/2 hours or until chicken is tender. Remove chicken from broth; allow to cool. Debone chicken and cut into chunks. Skim fat from broth; bring to a boil. Add noodles; cook until noodles are done. Return chicken to kettle; adjust seasonings to taste. Remove bay leaf before serving.