Buffet Supper Casserole - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (5 lb.) chicken (stewing)
1 Tbsp. salt
1 medium onion, sliced
1 bay leaf
celery tops with leaves
1 (3 oz.) can mushrooms (reserve juice)
1 c. ripe olives, reserve juice
1 (12 oz.) pkg. medium noodles
1/3 c. minced onion
1/3 c. diced green pepper
2 Tbsp. oleo or butter
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1 1/2 c. grated sharp Cheddar cheese
1 c. cooked ham
1/8 tsp. pepper
1/4 c. pimento, slivered
1/2 tsp. celery salt

Preparation

Half cover chicken with water.
Bring to a boil.
Simmer 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 hours, or until tender.
Cool chicken.
Reserve broth. Remove meat in large pieces.
Skim broth.
You will need about 4 cups chicken pieces.