Israeli Chicken Soup

Description
This is the well-known and now universal soup of the "Yiddishe mama" as it was served in east European Jewish homes. Former Prime Minister of Israel Golda Meir was known to cook a fine-tasting chicken soup for both family and VIPs whenever they came to call. Chicken soup is reputed to cure the sick but is equally recommended to the healthy.

Ingredients

 * 1 soup chicken
 * 2 cubes chicken bouillon
 * 3 1/2 quarts water
 * 2 onions
 * 2 sprigs dill
 * 1 tbs. salt
 * 2 carrots
 * 3 celery stalks
 * 1 parsley root
 * 3 sprigs parsley
 * 1 tsp. lemon pepper salt

Directions

 * 1) Clean chicken thoroughly.
 * 2) Combine in a deep saucepan with water, onions, and bouillon.
 * 3) Bring to a boil and cook over medium heat for 1 hour.
 * 4) Add remaining ingredients.
 * 5) Cover and cook over low heat 1/2 hour longer, or until chicken is tender.
 * 6) Remove chicken and strain soup.
 * 7) Taste and correct seasonings.
 * 8) Makes about 2 to 2-1/2 quarts of soup.
 * 9) Use the chicken in other dishes or serve with the soup.