Amish Chicken Noodle Soup

Ingredients

 * 3 lb. chicken
 * 2 qts. water
 * 2 tsp. salt
 * 1 1/2 c. chicken stock
 * 2 c. celery, chopped
 * 2 c. carrots, chopped
 * 1 tart apple, chopped
 * 1 c. onions, chopped
 * Dash pepper
 * 4 c. egg noodles

Directions
Place chicken in kettle with 2 quarts water. Cover until tender (about 2 1/2

hours). Remove chicken from kettle and strain broth. Debone chicken and return to kettle with strained broth. Add chicken stock, celery, carrots, apple, onions, and pepper and cook until vegetables are tender.

Add noodles and cook 8-10 minutes.