Chinese Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe

3-4 lb chicken, thawed

dried Chinese chili peppers

cardmom pod

cinnamon stick

star anise

white onion, peeled and thinly sliced

carrots, peeled and chopped

garlic cloves, minced

green bell pepper, seeded and thinly sliced

stalks celery, chopped

dark soy sauce

Chinese black vinegar (can sub balsamic vinegar)

pasta

salt and pepper

chopped cilantro or parsley (optional)