Favorite Chicken Noodle Soup

Directions

Place the first 4 ingredients in a 3½ quart slow cooker in the order listed.

Combine salt and the next 6 ingredients, sprinkle over vegetables.

Add 6 cups water, cover and cook on low setting for 8 to 10 hours.

Remove chicken and bay leaf; add remaining 2 cups water.

Stir in noodles and cook, covered, on high setting for 20 minutes.

Meanwhile remove bones from chicken and cut chicken into bite-size pieces.

Add to slow cooker, stir to mix.

Cook for 15 minutes on high setting, covered or until noodles are tender.