Council of Elrond - Sam's Recipe Box

Description: A really tasty winter warmer from Bagshot Row.

Submitted by: alksirwen on 2003-12-20 10:22:43

Serves: 6

Prep Time: 4 1/2 hours

Difficulty: Intermediate

Ingredients

2.5kg chicken (about 2 small ones)
4 small onions
4 oz (100g) mushrooms
3 large carrots, peeled
2 leeks
2 small potatoes
Fresh or dried tarragon to taste, minced
Salt and pepper if desired

Instructions

Chop chicken into large chunks. Roughly chop onions. Cover with water in a large saucepan or stewpot.

Bring to the boil and simmer until liquid is halved. Top up and then let it half again.

Strain off liquid and reserve. You should have about 2 1/2 pints.

Debone chicken and reserve.

Chop remaining vegetables and add to reserved liquid; cook until tender.

Season broth and vegetables to taste. Add chicken and serve.