Chicken and Noodles

INGREDIENTS

• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 1/2 teaspoon ground thyme
• 2 teaspoons finely minced fresh parsley
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1/2 medium onion, diced
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• Splash of half-and-half, optional
• 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
• 2 carrots, diced
• One 2- to 3-pound chicken fryer, cut up
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 16 ounces frozen home-style egg noodles(such as Reame(TM)s)