One-step chicken noodle soup

Put the chicken, raw noodles, finely cut onions, celery and carrots, ketchup, thyme, salt, black pepper, cayenne and broth into a cold saucepan, with no sauteing.

Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally; skimming the foam is optional and only for looks.

Reduce to medium-low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are soft and the noodles fully cooked and almost dumpling-like - about 35 minutes total.

Stir in parsley, taste for salt, and serve in hot bowls with a pinch more parsley.