Amish Chicken Soup Recipe

Ingredients:
3 lb. (1,5 kg) chicken
2 qts. water
2 tsp. salt
1 1/2 c. chicken stock
2 c. celery, chopped
2 c. carrots, chopped
1 tart apple, chopped
1 c. onions, chopped
Dash pepper
4 c. egg noodles

Preparation:

1. Place chicken in kettle with 2 quarts water. Cover and cook until tender (about 2 1/2 hours).
2. Remove chicken from kettle and strain broth.
3. Debone chicken and return to kettle with strained broth.
4. Add chicken stock, celery, carrots, apple, onions, and pepper and cook until vegetables are tender.
5. Add noodles and cook 8-10 minutes.