1 chicken and giblets, cut up
1 tbsp salt
4 carrots, chopped
6 celery stalks w/leaves, chop
1 onion, med., chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 cup rice or noodles
Directions
Put chicken pieces in large pot with water to cover. Add salt and
bring to a boil. Reduce heat to simmer and skim off fat. Add
vegetables and garlic, cover and cook until tender. Remove chicken
and either serve separately or dice and return to soup. Season to
taste. Add rice or noodles and cook until tender.
Servings: 4 servings
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Categories: Chicken; Chicken Soup; Poultry; Soup
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