Grandma's Hug: Best Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup

Ingredients

• 1 whole chicken (about 3-4 pounds), rinsed
• 12 cups water
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 carrots, chopped
• 2 celery stalks, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, plus more to taste
• 8 ounces egg noodles (wide or medium), uncooked
• 1 cup frozen peas (optional)
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, for garnish