Feel Better Chicken Soup

Last week my brother, beaten down by the winter cold and flu that eventually hits us all, asked for a quick, easy
Chicken Soup. This soup is designed to be made when you are sick using pantry items; hence the dried herbs. Feel free to adjust for fresh herbs by doubling measurements.  you may omit the Kale, but it is very beneficial in making you feel better.
Here is the recipe for when any of us feel beaten down or just when we want a quick warming dinner.

Feel Better Chicken Soup

8 Cups Chicken Stock * See Note
1 med Onion, diced
2 ribs Celery, diced
2 Carrots, diced
1 clove Garlic, crushed
1 Bay Leaf
1/2 teaspoonful dried thyme
1 teaspoonful Parsley
1 boneless skinless Chicken Breast, cut in half
8 oz dried noodles
1 bunch Kale, ribs removed and chopped
Salt and Pepper  * See Note

In a large stock or soup pot, add all ingredients, except Noodles and Kale. Bring to a boil over med-high heat and Immediately reduce to a simmer.
Simmer for 15-20 minutes until Chicken is no longer pink. Remove chicken and let cool for 5 minutes.
Pull apart or shred Chicken with two forks. Return Chicken to pot.
Add the Noodles and Kale and let simmer for 8-10 more minutes until noodles are tender.
Remove soup from heat.
Remove garlic and bay leaf. \
Serve with a piece of nice crusty bread then feel better.

*Note It is great to always have home-made or at least canned Chicken Broth on hand.  However, that isn't always possible. In the spirit of a make-when-you're-sick recipe; it is perfectly acceptable to used dried soup base and water.  Just follow the package directions and then add a letter extra soup base. Also, many bases have a large amount of salt added.  Adjust added salt accordingly.
Pepper seems to carry very well in Chicken Soup. Add a small amount at first, then adjust.