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Mix flour and 1/4 tsp salt thoroughly and place on the counter, or a pastry board, making a well in the center.
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Place eggs, 1 tbsp milk, and olive oil in a large bowl and whisk until smooth.
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Slowly add egg mixture to well in flour and mix together.
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Knead dough for about 10 minutes until a smooth, slightly elastic dough is formed.
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Cut dough into three pieces and cover with plastic wrap.
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Allow to sit about 15 minutes.
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On a floured counter top, roll dough out as thin as possible without tearing.
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Using a pizza cutter, cut noodles about 1/4- 1/2 inch wide.
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Cover noodles loosely with plastic wrap and set aside.
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Place water, chicken, onion, salt, pepper, and bay leaves in a large pot and bring to a boil.
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Reduce heat to medium high and allow to simmer about 1 1/2 hours.
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Remove chicken and bay leaves from broth and discard bay leaves.
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Allow chicken to sit until cool enough to handle.
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When cool enough, shred chicken into coarse pieces.
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Add milk and butter to broth and return to a rolling boil over high heat.
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Add chicken to broth, then add noodles, separating any that may stick.
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Cook soup over high heat 15-20 minutes, stirring regularly.
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Remove from heat and allow to sit about 5-10 minutes (it will thicken).
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Serve alone, or I like to serve ladled over mashed potatoes.
