Rotisserie Chicken Noodle Soup

The Rotisserie chicken really makes this soup so much better then boiling a few chicken breasts, it also adds so much to the flavor of the soup.
When I know that I am making this soup, I will pick up a cooked Rotisserie chicken at the grocery store, or Costco. I have no idea how long Rotisserie chicken's keep, I would not store the chicken in the refrigerator for more then 2 days before you use it.
My family loves this soup, it is not watered down, and not to thick. A perfect consistency!
Add some French bread or rolls and you have a warm dinner perfect for a chilly night.

Rotisserie Chicken Noodle Soup

makes about 8 cups

Step One:

In a large pot, add all the following ingredients:

-1 whole cooked Rotisserie Chicken (the kind you find at the grocery store or Costco)
-5 cups cold water
-1 1/2 teaspoons salt
-1/2 teaspoon pepper
-1 stalk of celery, cut up
-1 medium carrot, cut up
-1 sprig of fresh parsley
-1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

Heat to a boil. Cover and simmer for about 45 minutes.
Remove chicken from the pot and broth, cool on a plate for about 10 minutes. Strain broth and throw away vegetables. Remove chicken from the bones and cut up.

Step 2:

To the above broth add:

-an additional, 4 cans or 6 cups of chicken broth
-1 1/2 cups carrots, sliced
-1 1/2 cups celery, sliced
-3/4 cup chopped onions
-1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
-1/2 teaspoon OF garlic, salt, pepper
-1 can of cream of Chicken soup
-1/2 cup of whole milk OR heavy cream
-chopped up chicken
-1 cup of egg noddles (uncooked)

Cook until noodles are done.

Enjoy!