Instructions

  1. In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, combine first 9 ingredients.
  2. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer for one hour, stirring occasionally.
  3. Remove chicken from soup and allow to cool enough to handle.
  4. Remove meat; discard skin and bones.
  5. Dice meat into small pieces.
  6. Return meat to soup.
  7. Add mushrooms and parsley, and re-season with salt and pepper if desired.
  8. Bring soup back to a boil.
  9. Stir in noodles and cook over medium-high heat for 20 minutes or until noodles are tender, stirring occasionally.
  10. Yield: 6 servings.