Chicken Soup with potatoes and carrots

Instructions

1. Prepare the Chicken:

   • Remove the chicken breasts and set them aside for a different recipe.

   • Use the carcass chicken legs and chicken wings and for the soup.

2. Initial Boil & Skimming:

   • Place the chicken legs and wings in a large pot and cover with water.

   • Add salt, pepper, and any herbs you prefer.

   • Bring the pot to a boil. As it begins boiling, you'll notice foam (scum) rising to the top.

   • Skim off this foam with a spoon to ensure a clearer broth.

   • After skimming, reduce the heat and let the soup simmer for 1.5 hours.

3. Remove Chicken & Separate Meat:

   • Carefully remove the chicken pieces from the pot.

   • Allow them to cool slightly, then remove the meat from the bones and set aside.

4. Add Vegetables:

   • Peel and chop the carrots and potatoes into chunks.

   • Return the pot to the heat and add the chopped carrots and potatoes to the broth.

   • Boil for an additional 10 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.

5. Combine and Finalize:

   • Return the shredded chicken meat (from the legs and wings) back into the pot.

   • Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning as needed with additional salt or pepper.

6. Serve:

   • Ladle the soup into bowls and enjoy your hearty, homemade chicken soup!