Mama's Chicken Soup Recipe

Cooking Instructions

1. 1

   Prepare the Chicken

   In a large pot, place the whole chicken and cover it with water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.

2. 2

   Add Vegetables and Seasoning

   Once boiling, add chopped carrots, celery, onion, garlic, bay leaves, thyme, salt, and black pepper. Reduce heat to low and let simmer for about 1 hour.

3. 3

   Shred the Chicken

   After 1 hour, remove the chicken from the pot. Once cool enough to handle, shred the meat from the bones and return it to the pot.

4. 4

   Cook the Noodles

   Add the egg noodles to the pot and cook according to package instructions, usually about 8-10 minutes.

5. 5

   Finish with Parsley

   Once the noodles are cooked, stir in the fresh parsley. Adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed.

6. 6

   Serve

   Ladle the soup into bowls and serve hot.