5 lb. chicken or chicken parts
water, to cover chicken
1 tsp. parsley
1 bay leaf
1/2 tsp. poultry seasoning
salt, to taste
1/2 tsp. pepper
2 ribss celery, chopped
2 carrots, sliced
1 onion, diced
2 diced potatoes
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. salt
4 whole eggs
4 tablespoons hot water (up to 6)

Place chicken in kettle. Cover with water, salt to taste. Add parsley, bay leaf, poultry seasoning, pepper, celery, carrots, potatoes and onions. Simmer until chicken is tender.

Remove chicken from bones; skin and cut chicken into bite-size pieces.

Sift flour and salt together onto a board. Make a well in the center and put eggs into it.

Gradually work the eggs into the flour until a stiff dough is formed, adding the hot water as necessary. Knead until smooth, about 5 minutes. Cut dough in half and roll each half until paper thin. Cut dough into 1-inch noodles.

Add chicken to simmering broth and add noodles a few at a time. Continue boiling until noodles are done, about 5 minutes.

Note: You can also begin this recipe with some homemade broth or bouillon and throw in some de-boned chicken breast or whatever kind of deboned chicken parts you like. I always make it with homemade broth. Serve with crusty bread and salad.