48 oz. can chicken broth
1/2 can water
Celery
Carrots
1 onion, quartered with 1 clove (sm.) in each quarter
12 whole pepper corns
2 to 3 bay leaves
1 to 2 cloves garlic, split
1 chicken, cut up

Bring all to a boil, then simmer below medium for 1 1/2 hours. Take out carrots and celery pieces. Remove chicken from bones. Add to precooked noodles.