Almost Grandma's Chicken Noodle Soup.

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Winter and a hot bowl of Chicken noodle soup seem to go hand in hand. As soon as the weather turned on all of us Hollanders I immediately knew it was time to tackle my soup pot and attempt Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup. My Grandma Helen was known for much more for her sagging biceps; which she has lovely passed onto every generation of women in our family... She was also a master at Chicken Noodle Soup, but failed to share her delicious recipe with anyone. And so since her death there has been numerous variations that stood up quite well to her yummy concoction but nothing seemed to be just right. Until I stumbled upon a recipe on www.allrecipies.com, like I said, I've never tackled a soup but assumed it would be had to be easy enough; which it was. I made a few changes to the recipe and am anxious to share it with all of you. ENJOY, both Colin and I have contacted a version of the Swine Flu over the past weeks and this was just the ticket to put smiles on sickly faces. Not sure if Grandma Helen would approve but something tells me she would eat it with a smile!

Ingredients:

2 Quarts Water

5 Chicken Flavored Bullion Cubes

4 Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts

4 Carrots, chopped

2 Onions, chopped

3 Stalks of Celery, chopped

1 Cup Fresh Parsley

4 Bay Leaves

2 Tbsp Salt

Dash of Tyme

2 Cloves 
1 Bag Egg Noodles

Cube chicken to your preference, add all ingredients to pot but the the noodles and simmer for an hour and a half. Cook noodles al dente and add to the simmered soup pot. Cook for an additional twenty minutes and ENJOY!

I told you it was simple.