Chicken Noodle Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 c. cubed cooked chicken
1 c. chopped celery
1 c. chopped onion
2 Tbsp. margarine
12 c. water
2 c. shredded carrots
12 chicken flavor bouillon cubes
1/2 tsp. basil
1/2 tsp. pepper
1 bay leaf
1 (12 oz.) pkg. fine egg noodles (uncooked)

Preparation

In large kettle over medium heat, cook celery, onion and carrots in margarine until tender; add remaining ingredients except noodles.
Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat; simmer covered 30 minutes. Remove bay leaf; add noodles.
Cook 6 minutes longer or until noodles are tender.
Makes about 4 quarts.