Cheater Chicken Noodle Soup

Okay, you were asking for my chicken noodle soup recipe, but there really isn't one.  I just sort of throw stuff together, and it turns out a little different every time.  But, I just made some and wrote down what I did.  This was kind of a cheater version, though.

Chicken Noodle Soup

12 c chicken broth
1 can cream of chicken soup
5 carrots, peeled and sliced
3 stalks celery, sliced
1 to 2 T parsley flakes
1 onion, diced and sauteed in 3 T melted butter, then add 2 T flour and mix it around before adding to soup
2 12.5 oz cans chicken
3 c egg noodles
freshly ground pepper and sea salt to taste

Simmer all ingredients except pasta until veggies begin to soften, then add pasta and simmer until pasta is cooked.

**Okay, I usually used grilled or baked chicken from a previous meal, but I didn't have any around.  Also, I usually make the noodles (recipe below), but just didn't have the time.  Like I said, this is a cheater version.  Also,  I actually used pasta, but do not recommend it as it will continue to absorb moisture and grow; not great for leftovers.  Egg nooddles are much better for the soup, but I didn't have them on hand.  Just play around with the recipe and tweak it to how you like it.

Homemade Noodles

1 c flour
2 eggs
1/2 t salt

Mix all ingredients well. Roll out on floured surface until very thin, cut small strips (I use a pizza cutter for this), and drop directly into boiling soup.  They cook in just a few seconds.  My kids totally love them--they are the big, bulky kind that we used to have! :)