Ingredients

  • 1 medium size boiling hen
  • 3 bay leaves
  • 1 1/2 c. flour
  • 8 raw carrots, diced
  • 1 stalk celery, diced
  • 10 medium size raw potatoes
  • 1 lb. frozen peas
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • parsley, chopped
  • 12 pie crust shells, baked

Method

  • Cover chicken with water.
  • Add bay leaves and simmer for 3 hours or until tender.
  • Skim fat off water.
  • Remove from bone and dice.
  • Add a little stock to flour and make a smooth paste.
  • Blend into rest of stock.
  • Add vegetables, except parsley, and cook slowly.
  • When finished, add chicken and parsley.
  • Divide filling into individual dishes.
  • Top each with baked crust before serving. Serves 12.