Canadian Soup - a delicious hearty chicken noodle soup! Delish!

This is a favorite of family and friends! Great for aftergame parties!Serves 12

1 whole fresh chicken, thawed

32 oz. chicken broth, canned or in carton

32 oz. Velveeta cheese

16 oz. pkg. extra wide egg noodles

salt

pepper

1 cup half and half

Rinse chicken, place in large stock pot and cover with cold water and 1 teaspoon of salt. Bring water to a boil. Lower heat , cover with a lid and simmer until chicken is tender (1 1/2 to 2 hours). Turn off heat and let cool. Remove chicken and place in a 13 x 9 pan. Debone and set aside chicken meat. In same stock pot strain chicken broth, add additional 32 oz. can of broth and bring to a boil. Add package of egg noodles and boil 10 minutes or until tender. Turn heat to low. Add Velveeta cheese and chicken meat, heat until cheese is melted. Salt and pepper to taste. Stir in 1 cup of half and half. Serve in soup bowls.