Chicken Noodle Soup, from Scratch - Chew Nibble Nosh

Ingredients

• For the Broth:
• 1 3-3 1/2 lb. whole chicken, giblets and neck removed
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. pepper
• 1 medium stalk celery with leaves, cut up
• 1 carrot, cut up in large pieces
• 1 small onion, cut into wedges
• 1 sprig parsley
• 1 sprig fresh thyme (optional)
• cold water to cover
• For the Soup:
• Meat from the cooked chicken
• 2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced (1 cup)
• 2 medium stalks celery, sliced (1 cup)
• 1 small onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
• 1 Tbsp. chicken bouillon granules
• 1-2 cups uncooked medium egg noodles
• chopped fresh parsley and grated parmesan, for serving (optional)