preston's grandmother's chicken soup

How To Make preston's grandmother's chicken soup

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  Step 1
  If chicken contains giblets, remove them.
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  Step 2
  Place the whole chicken into a large pot filled with water, completely covering the chicken, and bring to a boil over medium high heat. Lower the heat and allow chicken to simmer.
• Step 3
  When foam begins to form on the top of the water, carefully remove it with a slotted spoon and discard. Add more water to the pot to make sure the whole chicken is covered.
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  Step 4
  Add the remaining vegetables and seasonings to the pot, cover and allow to simmer for about 2 hours, until the chicken is tender.
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  Step 5
  Transfer the chicken and vegetables to a clean pot or a cutting board to cool. Pour the broth from the pot into another clean pot, through a strainer. Discard any remaining seasonings or small chunks of vegetables. Broth should be clear.
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  Step 6
  Cover the broth and refrigerate for at least 6-8 hours, or until the fat rises to the surface and hardens.
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  Step 7
  Skim the hardened fat off and save it in a jar for future use. This skimmed fat is called "schmaltz," and it can be used in which to fry the chicken skins for a chip-like snack.
• Step 8
  After the chicken is cooled, remove the skin and save or discard. Pull the meat off the chicken, shred and set aside. Discard the bones.
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  Step 9
  Chop the vegetables into smaller pieces and place them into a large pot, along with the chicken broth and the noodles. Over medium high heat, bring the soup to a boil, then lower heat and simmer about 20 minutes, or until the noodles are tender.
• Step 10
  Add the chicken meat to the soup and continue to simmer until completely heated. Add more salt and pepper if needed.
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  Step 11
  Use more fresh parsley and/or dill to garnish soup. Serve and enjoy!
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