Broth

Ingredients

One 4-pound) whole chicken
Or 2 lbs chicken wings and 2 lbs chicken drumsticks

1 onion, halved across the equator
2 carrots, washed and cut in thirds
2 stalks of celery, washed and cut in thirds
1 head garlic, cut in half across the equator
1 bay leaf
10 sprigs thyme
1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns
14-15 cups water

Directions

To a large pot add the chicken, onion, carrots, celery, garlic, bay leaf, thyme, peppercorns, and water to cover about 14 cups. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Skim the top of the broth of any impurities that rise to the surface. Adjust the heat to maintain a gentle simmer. Simmer the broth, uncovered, for 2 hours, skimming as needed.

Remove a wide bowl and cool.
Chicken broth and return it to the soup pot.
Remove the meat from the bones and set aside.

Soup

Ingredients

2 celery stalks, chopped
2 carrots, sliced
1 onion, chopped
Salt and pepper to taste
1 large thyme sprig
½ cup chopped celery
8 9z thin noodles {I use thin spaghetti}
Cooked chicken
Homemade broth.

Directions

Bring the broth to a boil. Add the vegetables and cook for 5 minutes. Add the noodles and cook until al dente.
Add the chicken and seasoning. Heat until the ingredients are hot. Serve or refrigerate until needed.