Mama's Healing Chicken Soup

Anytime I begin to feel achy, stuffy or scratchy, I immediately wish I was with my mom. And don't we all! Mostly it's because her soft, familiar touch and warm voice instantly makes me feel whole. But also, it's because her delicious cooking would always bring relief to my body. I've adapted her chicken soup recipe a bit and added some new veggies but the best part about this magical broth is that it's impossible to screw up. Good when you're feeling homesick or whenever. Make sure you add lots of her secret ingredient <3

Ingredients
1 large pot
1/2 kosher chicken, skin removed
1 bunch fresh dill
1 bunch fresh parsley
2 medium yellow onions, peeled and cut in 1/2
4 cloves garlic, peeled
4 large carrots, peeled and cut into large chunks
2 large parsnips, peeled and cut into large chunks
4 large stalks celery
1 tsp sea salt
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Lots of LOVE

Cooking Instructions
Add chicken to pot and fill with water, about halfway
Bring water to boil and add rest of ingredients
If there is room, add more water

Turn heat to medium-low and cook for 1-2 hrs, until veggies are soft and chicken is cooked through
Turn heat down to low and cook additional 30 mins for more flavorful broth
Allow soup to cool and season with salt to taste
Yummy with brown rice, couscous or rice noodles

Serve and heal.

xo
Saranna