Place chicken (giblets removed) in stockpot or dutch oven. Cover with water and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cook chicken on stove top until chicken is cooked through. The time will vary depending on the size. I had a 6 pound chicken and I let it cook for about 2 hours.
Remove chicken from pot
Add vegetables and spices and cook on medium heat
Shred chicken
Add shredded chicken back to pot
Add enough broth to the pot to make enough "liquid" for your soup
Once the vegetables are tender keep pot on low and stir often
Cook egg noodles in a separate pot according to package directions
30 minutes before serving, add the noddles to the soup
Keep on low/warm until serving