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Ingredients

  • 1 (2 1/2 to 3 lb.) chicken with giblets, quartered
  • 2 1/2 qt. water
  • 1 Tbsp. salt
  • 1 medium onion
  • 3 to 4 drops yellow food coloring
  • 6 whole carrots
  • 2 c. cooked rice or cooked fine egg noodles
  • 1/4 c. chopped, fresh parsley
  • 6 whole peppercorns
  • 6 celery stalks, divided (reserve leaves)

Method

  • Put the chicken and giblets, water and next 5 ingredients into soup kettle.
  • (Save 3 carrots and 3 celery stalks for later.) Cover and bring to a boil.
  • Skim off the foam.
  • Simmer for 2 hours or until meat is tender.
  • Remove meat, vegetables and peppercorns. Discard cooked vegetables and peppercorns.
  • Strain stock, if desired.