Norene's Chicken Soup

Ingredients

Directions

In a soup kettle, combine chicken and salted water.

Bring to a boil.

Skim surface.

Add carrots, celery, onion, dill and pepper to the hot broth.

Cover and simmer until meat is tender and vegetables are cooked -- about two hours.

Strain and refrigerate.

Remove the fat that congeals on top and discard.

Serve soup with noodles or rice, cooked separately or in the strained broth.

Microwave method: Gilletz prefers this method, because all the ingredients and can be added at once and there is no need to skim the broth.

In a bowl, pour boiling water over chicken.

Trim off excess fat.

Place chicken in a five-quart microwave-safe casserole.

Cut carrots and celery into chunks.

Add to chicken along with onion, dill and seasonings.

Cover with water.

To prevent boiling over, take care water remains 1 1/2 inches below top of the casserole.

Cover casserole and microwave at high (100 %) power for 30 -

35 minutes or until soup is boiling.

Stir.

Simmer at medium power for 25 - 30 minutes.

Let stand covered for 15 - 20 minutes.

Strain soup.

Serve as above.

Nutrition Facts

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.