Chicken-Noodle Soup

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Ingredients

2 1/2 lbs. chicken

1 qt. water

4 med. carrots, sliced

4 med. stalks celery, sliced

1 tablespoon salt

1 tablespoon M.S.G. (optional)

1 teaspoon sugar

1/4 teaspoon pepper

3 chicken bouillon cubes

2 cups cooked noodles

Preparation

Heat all ingredients except noodles to boiling in 4 quart Dutch oven; reduce heat. Cover and simmer until chicken is done, about 45 minutes. Skim fat, if necessary. Remove chicken from broth; cool slightly. Remove chicken from bones and skin. Cut chicken into 1 inch pieces. Add chicken and noodles to broth, heat until hot, about 5 minutes. Serves 8.