Israeli Chicken Soup

Recipe Description

This is the well-known and now universal soup of the "Yiddishe mama" as it was served in east European Jewish homes. Former Prime Minister of Israel Golda Meir was known to cook a fine-tasting Chicken soup for both family and VIPs whenever they came to call. Chicken soup is reputed to cure the sick but is equally recommended to the healthy.

Ingredients

  • 1 soup Chicken
  • 2 cubes Chicken bouillon
  • 3 1/2 quarts water
  • 2 onions
  • 2 sprigs dill
  • 1 tbs. salt
  • 2 carrots
  • 3 celery stalks
  • 1 parsley root
  • 3 sprigs parsley
  • 1 tsp. lemon pepper salt

Directions

  1. Clean Chicken thoroughly.
  2. Combine in a deep saucepan with water, onions, and bouillon.
  3. Bring to a boil and cook over medium heat for 1 hour.
  4. Add remaining ingredients.
  5. Cover and cook over low heat 1/2 hour longer, or until Chicken is tender.
  6. Remove Chicken and strain soup.
  7. Taste and correct seasonings.
  8. Makes about 2 to 2-1/2 quarts of soup.
  9. Use the Chicken in other dishes or serve with the soup.
  10. This is not real, it can be edited!
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