Put chicken in a large stock pot, cover with water, & bring to a boil for 2-3 minutes. Lower the heat to medium-low & cook with the lid on for 2 hours.
Remove chicken using tongs once it is tender & about to fall off the bone.
While the chicken cools, skim any excess fat from the top. Leave behind as much as you’d like as it will continue to cook down & give your broth FLAVOR.
Remove as much meat from the bones as possible. - DO NOT cut/shred the meat. Allow the cooking to take care of that for you when it’s time.
Return only the bones to the pot & cook at medium-low. Cooking down the bones will draw out all of those nutrients we want & essentially create a fresh bone broth for your base.
Cook the bone broth for 4-24 hours. The longer the better, but sometimes dinner waits for no one, so do what feels right!
Strain the bones from the broth and discard the bones. Return the broth to the pot to complete the soup.
Add veggies, garlic, herbs, & the cooked chicken from earlier. Top off with water if everything isn’t still covered.
Bring back to a rolling boil for 2-3 minutes.Lower heat to medium low, cover, and cook for 2 more hours. Here’s where your house starts to smell like a dream.
Stir periodically. Just before your veggies are finished cooking, add your noodles & return to a boil. Boil for 3-5 minutes.
Remove from heat when noodles are done.Give one final taste & add more salt & pepper if needed. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.