Chicken soup


1 whole chicken(organic)
6 carrots peeled
4 stalks celery
2 onions
2 parsnips(cubed)
2 turnips(cubed)
3 stems dill(1 tbs dried)
1 vegetable boullion
6 cups water
1/2 cup brown rice or thin whole wheat pasta noodles(optional)


In a 8 qt. stock pot, add chicken,2 carrots,2 stalks celery,1 onion(whole)
dill,vegetable boullion, water.Cook for 11/2 hrs. Drain through a colander into a large mixing bowl. put liquid back into the pot. Clean chicken from bones, chop remaining vegetables and Add rice or pasta to pot. If necessary add more water. Cook for 30-45 minutes until veggies and pasta or rice is fork tender. Serves 4-6. Enjoy!