Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup

• 1 (3 lb) whole chickens, rinsed (or 3 lb. skinless chicken thighs)
• 2 stalks celery, including leafy tops, cut into large chunks
• 1 large onion, unpeeled, halved
• 1 large carrot, cut into large chunks
• 8 cups chicken stock
• 4 sprigs fresh thyme
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 12 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
• 14 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 6 ounces fine egg noodles
• 1 cup whipping cream
• 12 cup chopped fresh parsley, divided
• 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice

1. In a large pot, combine chicken, celery, halved onion, carrot, stock, thyme sprigs and bay leaf.
2. If chicken isn't immersed, add water or stock to cover.
3. Bring to a boil over med-high heat.
4. Partially cover, decrease heat to low and simmer gently until a thermometer inserted into the thickest part of a breast reads 170, about 45 minutes.
5. Skim the soup if any scum develops on the surface.
6. Using tongs, transfer chicken to a large plate and let cool slightly.
7. Remove skin and bones and discard.
8. Shred the meat into bite-size pieces; set aside.
9. Strain the stock and discard all solids.
10. Skim the surface of the stock and remove fat; set aside.
11. Add butter to the pot and melt over medium heat.
12. Add chopped onion and saute until softened, about 6 minutes.
13. Pour in stock and add salt, chopped thyme and pepper; bring to a boil.
14. Add noodles, decrease heat and boil gently until noodles are almost tender, about 4 minutes.
15. Return chicken to the pot and stir in cream and half the parsley; heat until steaming, about 5 minutes; do not let boil.
16. Stir in lemon juice.
17. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper, if necessary.
18. Ladle into heated bowls and garnish with remaining parsley.

whole chickens, stalks celery, onion, carrot, chicken stock, thyme, bay leaf, unsalted butter, onion, salt, thyme, ground black pepper, egg noodles, whipping cream, fresh parsley, lemon juice

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/creamy-chicken-noodle-soup-499995 (may not work)