1whole 5 pound chickengiblets removed and discarded
2tablespoonschicken better than bullion
8cupswater
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
2sprigsfresh thyme
6ouncesextra wide egg noodles
minced fresh flat leaf parsley
Instructions
Heat olive oil over medium heat and add onions. Sauté onions until they start to soften and become translucent, 2-3 minutes. Add garlic, carrots, and celery, and saute for another minute.
Add water, Better than Bullion, thyme, whole chicken, 1 teaspoon of kosher salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cover. Simmer for about 1 hour, or until chicken is cooked through and vegetables are tender. Remove whole chicken and set aside to cool and shred.
Bring soup back to a boil and stir in egg noodles. Let cook according to timing on noodle package. While noodles are cooking, shred chicken into bite sized pieces discarding bones and skin. Once noodles are cooked, stir in chicken meat and fresh parsley. Adjust salt and pepper to taste.