Herbed Chicken Noodle Soup

Ingredients

• 1 broiler-fryer chicken, cut up
• 2 1/2 quarts water
• 4 medium carrots, sliced
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1/2 cup celery, chopped
• 5 chicken bouillon cubes
• 2 tablespoons dried parsley flakes
• 1 tablespoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried sage
• 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
• 1 teaspoon salt (optional)
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1 large bay leaf

• 1 (12 ounce) package frozen noodles, cooked (I use Reames brand)

Directions

1. 1

   In a dutch oven place the first 12 ingredients in pot.

2. 2

   Cover bring to a boil; skim fat.

3. 3

   Reduce heat; cover and simmer 1 hour or until chicken is tender.

4. 4

   Remove chicken; allow to cool.

5. 5

   Debone and cut chicken into chunks.

6. 6

   Skim fat from broth; bring to a boil.

7. 7

   Return chicken to kettle.

8. 8

   Add cooked noodles, heat through.

9. 9

   Remove bay leaf.