Stomach Flu and Chicken Noodle Soup

So this past week I have been dealing with the stomach flu, and the doctor told me I should be drinking lots of liquids and eating clear broths. So what's the best comfort food when you're sick? Chicken noodle soup, of course! Today I'm going to share my chicken noodle soup recipe.

Ingredients:

• 1 whole chicken (about 1 1/2 pounds)
• 2 quarts chicken broth (two 32-oz cartons)
• about 1 quart water
• 4 carrots, peeled and chopped
• 4 celery stalks, chopped
• 3 parsnips, peeled and chopped
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
• 2 bay leaves
• about 1 teaspoon salt
• 3 cups (5-oz) medium egg noodles

Place the chicken and chicken broth in a large stockpot and set it over medium-high heat. Add carrots, celery, parsnip, and onion to the broth. Add the garlic, parsley, thyme, bay leaves, and enough water to just cover the chicken. Bring the broth to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer, and cook until the chicken is very tender--about 1 1/4 hours--skimming the surface periodically. Remove the chicken and place in a large bowl. Add egg noodles to the broth and cook according to the directions. While the noodles are cooking, cut up the chicken and add it back to the broth.