CLASSIC CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP

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Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 broiler/fryer chicken (3 to 4 pounds), cut up
10 cups water
1 large carrot, sliced
1 large onion, sliced
1 celery rib, sliced
1 garlic clove, minced
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
SOUP INGREDIENTS:
2 large carrots, sliced
2 celery ribs, sliced
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cups uncooked fine egg noodles
1 cup frozen peas
1/2 cup frozen cut green beans

Steps:

In a large soup kettle or Dutch oven, combine the first 10 ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 45-60 minutes or until juices run clear, skimming the surface as foam rises., Remove chicken. When cool enough to handle, remove meat from bones; discard bones. Cut meat into bite-size pieces; set aside. Strain broth, discarding vegetables and bay leaf. Return broth to the pan; add the carrots, celery and onion. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes or until the vegetables are tender., Add noodles and chicken. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 6 minutes. Stir in peas and beans. Cook for 2-4 minutes or until beans and noodles are tender.

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