Chicken Noodle Soup

*Unfortunately, tonight's cooking was brought on because my boys are sick.  This quick and recipe will make them feel better in no time!





INGREDIENTS



1 ea        Rotisserie Chicken, Precooked

10 Cups    Water

1 tsp      Salt

1/2 tsp    Pepper

1/2 tsp      Italian Seasoning

1 Cup      Onion - chopped

1 1/2 Cups  Celery - chopped

1 1/2 Cups  Carrots - chopped

1/2 lb       Pasta - dry

3 Cups      Chicken - shredded

DIRECTIONS

1.  Remove as much meat from the Chicken as possible and set aside.

2.  Place the remainder of the Chicken, including bones, into a large pot of water.

3.  Bring the water to a boil over medium-high heat and then reduce heat to medium-low for about 1 hour.

4.  Pour the contents of the pot through a strainer and into another large pot/bowl, set strainer aside.

5.  Return the broth to the original pot and place back on the stove on medium-high.

6.  Add the Seasoning, Onion, Celery and Carrots to the broth and let boil for 15 minutes.

7.  While the Vegetables are cooking, go through the strained chicken remnants, removing all skin, bones and fat for discarding

8.  Add the Pasta to the boiling broth and let cook for 8 minutes, stirring occasionally.

9.  Add in the Chicken pieces and let boil for 5 more minutes.

10. Remove from heat and Serve w/ crackers.

11. Here's to a Healthy Family!