Israeli Embassy 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
• Chicken Feet
• 3 1/2 qt water
• 2 onions
• 1 tbl salt
• 3 carrots
• 3 stalk celery
• 2 sprg Dill
• 3 sprg parsley

Directions

1. Clean the Chicken and the feet thoroughly. (The feet add strength to the soup, so use as many as you can get.)
2. Combine in a deep saucepan with water and onions.
3. Bring to a boil and cook over medium heat for 1 1/2 hours.
4. Add remaining ingredients.
5. Cover and cook over low heat for 1 hour longer or until Chicken is tender.
6. Remove Chicken and strain soup.
7. Use the Chicken in other dishes or serve with the soup.