Ingredients

  • 3 lb. chicken
  • 3 qt. water
  • 2 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. pepper
  • 1/2 c. chopped celery
  • 1/2 c. chopped onion
  • 1 c. chopped carrots
  • 1 can stewed tomatoes
  • 1 Tbsp. chopped parsley
  • 1 1/2 c. cooked rice or orzo pasta
  • poultry seasoning

Method

  • Put cut pieces of chicken in 3-quarts water.
  • Add seasonings. Cook for 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
  • Remove chicken and cool, then debone. Refrigerate broth until fat coagulates; skim off.
  • Dice meat (discard bones).
  • Return meat to broth and reheat.