3 onions, chopped
2 to 3 carrots, sliced
2 stalks celery, sliced
2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/2 tsp. basil
1/4 tsp. thyme
3 tbsp. dry parsley flakes
1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen peas
1 (2 1/2 lb.) whole fryer
4 c. water
1 c. noodles

Place all ingredients in slow cooker, except noodles in order listed. Cover and cook on low 8 to 10 hours (high 4 to 6 hours). One hour before serving, remove chicken and cook slightly. Remove meat from bones and return meat to cooker. Add noodles turn to high. Cover and cook one hour.