Creating Chicken Noodle Soup is a simple yet rewarding process. Follow these steps to make your delicious soup:

1. Prepare the Chicken: Rinse the whole chicken under cold water and pat it dry.
2. Cook the Chicken: In a large pot, add the whole chicken and cover it with 8 cups of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 40-45 minutes until fully cooked.
3. Sauté Vegetables: Remove the chicken from the pot and set aside to cool. In the same pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion, along with minced garlic, and sauté until the onion becomes translucent.
4. Add Carrots and Celery: Stir in the sliced carrots and celery. Cook for another 5-7 minutes until tender.
5. Season the Broth: Return the chicken broth to the pot, adding bay leaves, thyme, parsley, salt, and pepper. Allow the mixture to come to a boil again.
6. Shred the Chicken: While the broth is heating, shred the cooled chicken, removing the skin and bones. Set the shredded chicken aside.
7. Cook the Noodles: Once the broth is boiling, add the egg noodles and cook for about 10 minutes, or until tender.
8. Combine Ingredients: Add the shredded chicken back to the pot and stir well. Let it simmer for an additional 10-15 minutes to combine the flavors.
9. Serve: Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Remove bay leaves before serving.

These steps will guide you in creating this incredible soup effortlessly.