At Mandy's request...

Homemade chicken noodle soup.  Even the noodles are homemade. 

First, saute one onion, some celery, carrots, and two cloves of garlic in some olive oil.  Then, add water, some salt and pepper, and dried basil (or, fresh if you have it). I then like to add boneless, skinless chicken breasts (2).  You could use an entire chicken if you wanted, and then pluck the meat later.  I let it all simmer for about an hour and then I shred the chicken breasts.

To make the noodles, you'll need:

2 1/2 cups flour

1 pinch salt

2 beaten eggs

1/2 cup milk

1 tablespoon butter

In a large bowl, stir together the flour and salt.  Add the beaten egg, milk, butter.  Knead dough until smooth (5 mins). Let rest in a covered bowl for 10 mins. 

On a floured surface, roll out to 1/8 inch thickness.  Cut into desired lengths and shapes.  

Allow to air dry before cooking.

Bring soup to a boil and add the pasta.  Cook until al dente.  

Yum!