Chicken & German Noodle Soup

Directions

In large kettle or Dutch oven combine all ingredients.

Cover and simmer until chicken is tender, about 1 hour.

Remove chicken from broth. Strain broth; discard vegetables.

Skim off excess fat.

Return broth to pan.

Remove chicken meat from bones; chop chicken.

Add meat to broth; simmer.

Prepare spatzle; add to simmering soup as directed.

Stir together flour and salt in a small bowl.

Blend egg and milk; stir into the flour mixture.

Place half the dough in a strainer.

Hold over soup kettle.

With rubber spatula press dough through the strainer to form spatzle.

Repeat with remaining dough.

Cook and stir 5 minutes.

Ladle into bowls.