Pat dry with paper towels…

  • 2 1/2 pounds chicken tighs (with bones)

Sprinkle with…

  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper

In a 6-quart stockpot, heat over medium-high heat and add…

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

In batches, cook chicken until dark golden brown, approximately 4-5 minutes. Remove chicken from pan and discard all but 2-3 tablespoons drippings.

Add to pan and stir over mediume-high heat for 4-5 minutes…

  • 1 onion (large), chopped

Add and cook for 1 minute…

  • garlic clove, chopped

Add and scrape bottom of pant to remove browned bits, then bring to boil.

  • 10 cups chicken broth

Add…

  • previously browned chicken
  • 4 celery ribs, chopped
  • 4 medium carrots, chopped
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1/4 teaspoon thyme (dried)

Reduce heat to let simmer, covered for 25-30 minutes.

Transfer chicken to a plate. Remove soup from head then add…

  • 3 cups egg noodles (8 ounces)

Let stand, covered until noodles are tender, 20-25 minutes.

When chicken is cool enough to handle, remove meat from bones. Shred the mead into small pieces. Return chicken to the stockpot.

Stir in…

  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 tablesppon lemon juice

Adjust sessoning with salt and pepper. Serve in bowls.