Ingredients

  • 1 frying chicken, quartered and skinned
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 8 to 10 peppercorns
  • 1 Tbsp. salt
  • 1/4 c. oleo
  • 2 large onions, coarsely chopped
  • 3 celery stalks, cut in 1/2-inch pieces
  • 3 medium carrots, cut in 1/2-inch pieces
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen corn
  • 1 (4 oz.) can diced green chilies
  • 1 (10 oz.) can chickpeas
  • 1 (4 oz.) jar chopped pimentos
  • 1/4 c. chopped parsley
  • 1 tsp. dried sage leaves, crushed
  • 1/2 c. sliced black olives for garnish

Method

  • Cover chicken with 6 cups water.
  • Add bay leaf, peppercorns and salt.
  • Simmer, uncovered, 30 minutes or until chicken is tender. Discard bay leaves and peppercorns.
  • Cut meat into 1-inch pieces. Return to broth.