Better-Than-Grandma's Chicken and Noodles Recipe - QueRicaVida.com

Ingredients

• 3 medium carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
• 2 medium parsnips, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 cup pearl onions* or frozen small whole onions
• 2 stalks celery, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 3 whole chicken legs (drumsticks and thighs) (about 3 pounds), skin removed
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed
• 1/2 teaspoon dried sage, crushed
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 3 1/2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
• 1/4 cup dry sherry or reduced-sodium chicken broth
• 1 package (12 oz) frozen egg noodles
• 1 package (9 oz) frozen baby sweet peas
• 4 or 5 fresh sage leaves (optional)