Chicken Noodle Soup

Chicken Noodle Soup

A roasting chicken, drumsticks and thighs removed
5 carrots, peeled and chopped
4 onions, peeled and chopped
2 celery ribs, chopped
2 garlic cloves
5 bay leaves
6 sprigs fresh thyme
Your choice of any or all of the following vegetables or any others you have on hand:
1 head broccoli, chopped into florets
8 ounces green beans, chopped
1 cup frozen corn
1 cup frozen peas
1 pound of your favourite pasta noodles
Salt and pepper

Put the chicken carcass, thighs and drumsticks into a large soup pot.  Add the carrots, onions, celery, garlic, bay leaves and thyme and cover completely with cold water.  Bring to a simmer and simmer gently for two hours.  

Strain off the broth and reserve the chicken. Once the meat has cooled pick it from the bones and return it to the pot with the broth. Bring the broth back to a simmer and add your choice of vegetables.  Simmer for a few minutes, and then add noodles and cook just until they have softened.  Adjust seasoning and serve.