Easy Chicken Noodle Soup

Ingredients

• 1-1 1/2 lb skinless chicken
• 2 tablespoons chicken soup base (I use low sodium)
• 2 tablespoons parsley flakes
• 2-3 cloves garlic, finely minced
• 1 small onion, minced
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 6 cups egg noodles, medium
• 12 cups water

Directions

1. 1

   Chop chicken into bite-sized pieces.

2. 2

   Place chicken, parsley, garlic, onion, pepper, and soup base into large dutch oven or stock pot.

3. 3

   Brown the chicken mixture over medium heat.

4. 4

   If you are not using a non-stick pot, you may need to add a bit of water.

5. 5

   Add water, and bring to a boil.

6. 6

   Add noodles, and return to a boil.

7. 7

   Cook for about 5 minutes until noodles are tender.

8. 8

   Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for at least 20 minutes.

9. 9

   (I usually turn heat very low, and let it cook for about 1 hour) Ladle into bowls and serve piping hot.

10. 10

    Note: I have made this in a crockpot, also.

11. 11

    Simply brown the meat and all the spices, transfer to crockpot.

12. 12

    Add water and cook on low for about 2 to 3 hours depending on your crockpot.

13. 13

    Add noodles, and cook another hour, or until noodles are tender and soup is good and hot.