Organic Chicken & Vegetable Soup
Contributed by: Melinda
Use the roasted necks, backs and breast bones from
cutting up your
chickens to make a rich soup base. Use organic vegetables for
a fully organic soup. You can use any vegetable you prefer, but
stay away from strong flavored greens or they may overwhelm the
flavor of your soup.
Rich Broth
Roasted bones from 3 organic chickens
12 cups water
1-2 large carrots cut into 3rds
1-2 celery stalks cut into 3rds
1 very large onion, (remove only outer loose skin), cut into
quarters
1/2 head garlic, cut in half across the middle
2 or 3 bay leaves (I pick these wild - fresh is wonderful)
1/2 tsp spanish saffron threads
Soup
3 carrots, diced
2 celery stalks, diced
2 cups cabbage, diced
1 cup broccoli stems, diced
Broccoli florets
Kosher Salt
Black Pepper
Rich Broth Instructions:
- In a very large stock pot, simmer chicken bones, carrots,
celery, onion, garlic, bay and saffron for approximately 2 hours.
- Remove chicken bones and pieces from the pot and set aside
until cool enough to handle
- Pour broth through a strainer and discard vegetables and
herbs
Soup Instructions:
- Return broth to stock pot and add diced carrots, celery,
cabbage and broccoli stems
- Add 2 tsp koser salt and black pepper
- Cover and bring to a light boil - cook until vegetables are
tender
- When cooled slightly, remove chicken meat from bones and
discard bones
- Add chicken meat to stock pot and heat to serve.
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