Chicken Soup Recipe Contest Winner

Prep Time: 10 Minutes

Cook Time: 60 Minutes

Ready In: 70 Minutes

Servings: 6

Tension and the tantalizing smell of homemade chicken soup.

Ingredients:

2 quarts chicken broth (the recipe follows)

1 chicken, quartered (about 3-4 pounds)

1 large carrot, peeled and cup up

1 large onion, peeled and cup up

1 stalk celery

1 leek, white and light green parts only, washed well

1 parsnip, peeled and cut up

1 parsley root, with greens attached

1 sweet potato, peeled

1 handful dill (about 3-4 stems)

1 small rutabaga, peeled and cut up

3 sprigs cilantro (optional)

salt and pepper

chicken broth (makes about 2 quarts)

2 lbs chicken (i use wings & back, usually)

1 onion, studded with 4 whole cloves

3 garlic cloves

1 carrot, peeled

1 bay leaf

1 celery

1 leek

Directions:

1. Put chicken broth in pot; bring to boil.
2. Add chicken. Return to boil; lower heat.
3. Gently simmer uncovered for 1 hour.
4. Add the rest of the ingredients. Simmer for one-half hour more; stir occasionally.
5. Skim fat from top.
6. Pour into bowls; into each add a slice of carrot and a sprig of cilantro.
7. Broth:.
8. Combine all ingredients with 10 cups of water. Bring to boil.
9. Simmer over medium heat for 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally. Cool, then strain.

By RecipeOfHealth.com