Israeli Chicken Soup

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.

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