Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat. Saute the onions, celery, carrots, and garlic in the butter until the veggies soften and onions become translucent- about 10 minutes.Add the next 5 ingredients and stir to coat the vegetables with all the herbs and spices.Add the flour and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes.Whisk in the chicken stock and bring to a simmer. Once it is simmering whisk in the chicken base.Add the frozen egg noodles and chicken. Cook over medium- low heat for 20-25 minutes until the noodles are cooked through.Turn the heat to low and add the vinegar, cook for an additional 5 minutes. Remove the bay leaf and serve.