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

Place all ingredients in a crock pot, 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 cool slightly. Remove from bones and return meat to pot. Add noodles. Turn to high. Cover and cook 1 hour.