Csirkeleves

Ingredients

 * 1 fat hen or chicken parts disjointed (about 5 lbs.)
 * 4 or 5 carrots, whole
 * 1 whole parsley root with greens on top
 * 1 or 2 onions each stuck with a whole clove
 * 2 or 3 ribs of celery
 * 1 small whole tomato
 * 4 qts. of water
 * 1 1/2 Tbls. salt
 * 1/4 tsp. fresh ground black pepper
 * 1/8 tsp. of mace

Directions

 * 1) Cook chicken in pot with water, skiming the scum off when starting soup to boil.
 * 2) Place all the vegetables and spices in the pot.
 * 3) Cook under a low flame until the chicken is tender. Remove as much fat as possible.
 * 4) Strain soup and serve with broad noodles or liver dumplings.