Poor Man's Noodles

• 1 (32-ounce) carton chicken broth
• 1 chicken bouillon cube
• 1 (16-ounce) package long egg noodles
• 1 (10.5-ounce) can cream of chicken soup
• 1 stick unsalted butter
• salt, to taste
• black pepper, to taste
• fresh parsley, optional, to taste, chopped, for garnish

1. In a large pot with a lid over medium heat, add the broth and the bouillon cube and bring the mixture to a boil, while stirring occasionally.
2. Add the noodles to the broth mixture and stir to combine.
3. Bring the noodle mixture to a boil.
4. Add the cream of chicken soup to the noodle mixture and stir well to combine.
5. Bring the noodle mixture to a boil and cook it for 2 minutes.
6. Transfer the pot from the heat.
7. Add the butter to the noodle mixture and stir well to combine.
8. Cover the pot with the lid and allow the noodle mixture to sit until the noodles are tender and the liquid has been absorbed, about 20 minutes.
9. Season the noodle mixture with the salt and the black pepper.
10. Serve garnished with the parsley