Easy Chicken with lemon

1 tablespoon butter 1/2 medium onion , finely chopped 1 small green apple , peeled, cored and finely diced 1 garlic clove , finely chopped 1 tablespoon[...]

12 cups water 12 teaspoons chicken soup base (or bouillon) 2 cups chopped carrots 2 cups chopped celery 1 large onion , finely chopped 8 ounces egg noodles[...]