Big Mama's Recipes - Chicken Vegetable Soup-

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Chicken Vegetable Soup

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter or margarine
1 medium onion, chopped
2 celery stalks, sliced
4 leeks, about 1 pound, white and pale green parts only, cleaned and thinly sliced
3 medium carrots, cut into 1/4 inch rounds
3 potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/4 inch cubes
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
4 cups chicken broth
4 cups water
Salt and pepper to taste
1 pound skinless cooked chicke, cut up into 1/2 inch pieces
2 tablespoons chopped parsley

Directions

Place turkey in Dutch oven. Add water, pepper pods and garlic. Melt butter over medium heat in large saucepan; and onion, celery, leeks, carrots, poatoes and thyme. Cook and stir until onion and leeks wilt, about 5 minutes. Add ch icken broth, water, salt and pepper. Cover and bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer, uncovered for 30 minutes. Addchicken and continue to simmer for 20 to 30 minutes, skimming the surface as necessary. Garnish with parsley if desired.

Yields 4 to 6 servings