1 3 to 4 pound fryer chicken
1 large onion — chopped
1 cup celery — chopped
1 cup carrots — chopped
2 tablespoons chicken bouillon granules
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 quarts water — (approximately)
2 tablespoons parsley
1/2 teaspoon dried lemon thyme — (optional)
1 cup cooked noodles
salt and pepper — to taste
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Wash and drain chicken. Place in large soup kettle with onion, celery, carrots, bouillon, and pepper. Add enough cold water to cover chicken. Simmer 1 hour, or until chicken is tender. Remove chicken and discard skin, fat, bones, and cartilage. Reserve meat and cut or shred as preferred. Return meat to broth and add remaining ingredients. Reheat to desired temperature. Yields 3 quarts of soup