6 carrots, peeled and chopped into large chunks
3 celery sticks, chopped into large chunks
1 tbsp finely chopped fresh dill
small bunch fresh dill, leaves picked
2 onions, cut in half
small bunch fresh parsley, leaves picked
1 parsnip, peeled and chopped into large chunks
500ml/18fl oz chicken stock (for poaching)
1 packet fine egg noodles, cooked according to packet instructions, drained and set aside
1 bay leaf
1 tsp black peppercorns
salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tbsp vegetable oil or chicken fat (see soup method below)
4 free-range eggs
1 whole free-range chicken, skin on
130²µ/4¾´Ç³ú matzo meal