Soothing
Chicken Soup
1 (3.5-pound) fresh whole
chicken
3/4 cup cider vinegar
3 tablespoons crushed dried parsley
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 large egg whites, beaten
- Rinse chicken with cold water. Place in
a large pot with enough water to cover (about 1 gallon). Add
vinegar and bring to a boil. Skim the surface, reduce heat and
simmer for 1 hour, until chicken is tender.
- Remove chicken and cool.
- Strain broth. Rinse out pot and add broth.
- When chicken is cool enough to handle,
shred meat and discard skin and bones. Return meat to broth along
with parsley and paprika. Season with salt and pepper. Bring
to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Drizzle egg whites into pot while gently
stirring. Serve warm
Makes 6 servings.