Sup Mie Ayam Buatan Sendiri (dari awal!)

Bahan-bahan (6 porsi)

• 1.8 kg / 3.5 lb whole chicken (, rinsed and cleaned, the best quality you can afford (Note 1))
• 1 head of garlic (, cut in half horiztonally)
• 2 carrots (, cut into chunks)
• 2 celery ribs (, cut into chunks)
• 2 onions (, peeled and cut into quarters)
• 1 tbsp black peppercorns
• 2 bay leaves (, fresh or dried)
• 4 thyme sprigs ((or 1 1/2 tsp dried thyme leaves))
• 9 - 10 cups water ((enough to just cover chicken))
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 large onion (, diced)
• 3 g arlic cloves (, minced)
• 2 medium carrots (, cut in quarters lengthwise then chopped)
• 2 celery ribs (, cut into 1 cm/ 1/2" thick pieces)
• 2 cups shredded chicken ((from homemade broth))
• 2 litres / 2 quarts homemade chicken broth ((above))
• 200 g / 6 oz egg noodles or pasta of choice ((Note 3))
• 2 - 3 tsp Vegeta or other stock powder ((Note 4))
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 4 thyme sprigs (, optional)
• 1 bay leaf (, optional)
• Finely chopped parsley (, for garnish (optional))