Stock or Broth:
3 lb chicken wings or backs
3 lb chicken feet
half head garlic (unpeeled)
2-3 leeks washed, cut into fourths
1 lg onion, peeled, cut into fourths
6-8 celery stalks, cut into fourths + leaves
salt to taste
20-25 peppercorns (white)
3-4 sprigs fresh thyme
1 bunch parsley
Put chicken parts in stockpot and add water to cover, bring to a simmer, skimming all the while. When scum ceases add remaining ingredients. Bring back to a simmer. Cover, leaving small opening. Simmer for 2-3 hours. Strain broth through washed cheese cloth, discard all other ingredients. Put broth in refrigerator after cooled and let broth harden on the top. Remove fat from top and discard. Reserve broth for soup.
Soup:
2+ quarts broth
2 celery stalks thinly sliced
2 large carrots thinly sliced
2 bunches green onions thinly sliced
1/4 lb thin pasta (vermicelli) broken into 1 inch pieces; or orzo etc.
season to taste with salt and pepper
simmer until vegetables and pasta are tender and flavorful
add 2 cups cooked chicken (bite sized pieces) and continue simmering until chicken is warmed
3 lb chicken wings or backs
3 lb chicken feet
half head garlic (unpeeled)
2-3 leeks washed, cut into fourths
1 lg onion, peeled, cut into fourths
6-8 celery stalks, cut into fourths + leaves
salt to taste
20-25 peppercorns (white)
3-4 sprigs fresh thyme
1 bunch parsley
Put chicken parts in stockpot and add water to cover, bring to a simmer, skimming all the while. When scum ceases add remaining ingredients. Bring back to a simmer. Cover, leaving small opening. Simmer for 2-3 hours. Strain broth through washed cheese cloth, discard all other ingredients. Put broth in refrigerator after cooled and let broth harden on the top. Remove fat from top and discard. Reserve broth for soup.
Soup:
2+ quarts broth
2 celery stalks thinly sliced
2 large carrots thinly sliced
2 bunches green onions thinly sliced
1/4 lb thin pasta (vermicelli) broken into 1 inch pieces; or orzo etc.
season to taste with salt and pepper
simmer until vegetables and pasta are tender and flavorful
add 2 cups cooked chicken (bite sized pieces) and continue simmering until chicken is warmed
2 comments:
Chicken feet, aye?
Well, looks like I'll be packing a backpack full of granola bars!
"3 lb of Chicken Feet"
..oooh yeah!
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