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Start off by putting a small amount of oil in a big pot that has a secure lid.
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Only put just enough to saute the vegetables.
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Don't overdue the oil.
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Start off with a simple roux.
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Saute 1/2 of the carrots, 1/2 of the celery over med heat for about 4 minutes tops.
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Cut the head of garlic into 3 to 4 chucks and toss it with celery.
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Don't peel it!
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You don't need to.
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You will be straining it anyway.
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Then add the 2 cans of chicken stock; bring to a boil, then lower to a simmer.
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Then add the whole chicken and the 16 ounces of water.
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Cover with lid.
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Cook for about an hour.
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Cooking time will vary with the size of the bird.
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You don't want it to be cooked too long.
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You want it to be about 90% cooked when you go on to the next step.
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Remove the pot from the cooking service.
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Remove the whole chicken and place it on a plate to cool.
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Remove all the veggies and other visible material.
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Use another pot and pour soup through a fine strainer to remove all the little pieces that you don't want in there.
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Dispose of the veggies and used herbs.
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REMEMBER, the chicken was NOT cooked all they way, so you don't want to eat the veggies.
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Pour the chicken stock back into the pot.
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Put it back on the stove (with the stove still off).
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Then use your washed hands to pull the meat off the chicken.
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Tear into big chunks.
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DON'T chop it up!
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A good example is to take a drumstick and tear it into two pieces.
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That's about the right size.
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Put all the pieces into the pot with the stock.
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Cut the remaining veggies up into good sized pieces--bite sized, but still big enough to remain firm when cooked.
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Remember, mush vegetables don't taste as good!
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Put the veggies into the stock.
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Bring up to a boil again.
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Once it boils, turn it down again.
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When the veggies are nearly cooked, add the egg noodles so that they can cook.
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Add the fresh chopped parsley, use more or less to your OWN taste.
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Cover again and let it simmer until the noodles are ready.
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Taste test to see if it needs more seasonings.
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Enjoy!
