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Ingredients
- 1 whole chicken (about 4 pounds) cut into pieces (including back)
- 8 cups water
- Coarse salt
- 3 medium onions - thinly sliced (4 cups)
- 2 celery stalks - sliced crosswise 1/4 inch thick
- 4 garlic cloves - crushed
- 6 medium carrots - sliced 1/2 inch thick
Preparation
Step 1
Bring chicken, water, and 1 tablespoon salt to a boil in a large stockpot. Skim foam. Add onions, celery, and garlic. Reduce heat. Simmer, partially covered, for 30 minutes.
Step 2
Remove breast, and set aside. Add carrots. Simmer, partially covered, for 40 minutes.
Step 3
Remove remaining chicken; discard back and wings. Let cool slightly. Remove meat from bones, and cut into bite-size pieces.
Step 4
Stir in desired amount of chicken; reserve the rest for another use. Skim fat. Season with salt.