Chicken Noodle Soup

This is something that is really easy to make and quite tasty, even when you're not sick! You can add different vegetables if you like or take them out completely.

2 chicken legs
2 chicken thighs
2 small potatoes, diced
4 carrots, chopped
1/2 pkg. Fideo pasta (I use the "La Moderna" brand that can be found in the Mexican food aisle)
salt to taste
lime (optional)

Place chicken with bone and skin in about 2 quarts of water. Add 1 Tbsp salt. Bring to a boil and cook thoroughly. Remove chicken and let cool. Add potatoes to broth. After about 3 minutes, add carrots. After about 5 minutes, add pasta. Cook for about 10 minutes or until pasta is done. Remove skin and bone from chicken and cut into small pieces. Add the chicken back into the soup. Taste the broth and add salt to taste. Voila...homemade chicken soup. Serve with lime to squeeze into broth (optional).

Note: This soup freezes well. So, I usually make a double batch and freeze some for later. Then, I've got a quick dinner for another night.