This is the Slavic version of chicken noodle soup that I grew up eating! This chicken soup is light, comforting, and made with a flavorful homemade chicken broth, tender potatoes, thin egg noodles, and shredded chicken. Ingredients For the chicken broth: • 1 whole chicken (4–5 lbs) • 8–9 cups water, or enough to cover the chicken • 2 carrots, cut into large pieces • 2 celery stalks, cut into large pieces • 1 large onion, halved • 2 bay leaves For the soup: • 6–7 medium yellow potatoes, peeled and cut into medium bite-sized pieces • 1 large carrot, thinly sliced • 2 handfuls thin egg noodles (Slavic-style) • 2 cups cooked shredded chicken • 2 cups additional water, as needed • 2 tsp salt, plus more to taste • 2 tbsp freshly chopped parsley • Juice of ½ lemon Instructions 1. Place the whole chicken in a large pot and add 8–9 cups of water, or enough to cover it. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat. As foam rises to the surface, skim it off with a spoon until the broth is cle...