Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1                    broiler-fryer -- (3 to 3 1/2
                        lb) -- cut up and skinned
   2      medium        carrots -- peeled and chopped
     1/2  cup           chopped onion
   2      stalks        celery -- chopped
   2 1/2  teaspoons     salt -- (or less)
   2      teaspoons     dried parsley flakes
     3/4  teaspoon      dried marjoram leaves
     1/2  teaspoon      dried basil leaves
     1/4  teaspoon      poultry seasoning
     1/4  teaspoon      pepper
   1                    bay leaf
   2      quarts        water
   2 1/2  cups          uncooked medium egg noodles
                        - -- (4 oz)

Preparation:

Place the first 4 ingredients in a 3 1/2-quart slow cooker in the order listed. Combine salt and the next 6 ingredients; sprinkle over vegetables. Add 6 cups water; cover and cook on low setting for 8 to 10 hours. Remove chicken and bay leaf; add remaining 2 cups water. Stir in noodles and cook, covered, on high setting for 20 minutes. Meanwhile remove bones from chicken and cut chicken into bite-size pieces. Add to slow cooker, stir to mix. Cook for 15 minutes on high setting, covered or until noodles are tender. Makes 3 1/4 quarts.