Khao Piak Sen (Rice Noodle Soup) — step 1 of 7

1. Make the broth: simmer the chicken in the 3 qt water with the onion, ginger and garlic until the chicken is cooked and the broth is flavourful, about 1 hour, skimming as needed. Lift out the chicken, and when cool shred the meat, discarding skin and bone; reserve the broth.