Caldo de Gallina Vieja o de Pollo

Ingredients

 * 1 cup of gem squash cut into small cubes
 * 2 lbs of old hen or chicken
 * 1 cup of potatoes cut into small cubes
 * 1 cube of chicken stock
 * 6 cups of water
 * 1 spoons of oil
 * ½ cup of noodles
 * 1 spoon of chopped parsley
 * ½ teaspoon of mashed garlic
 * ¼ cup of chopped celery

Directions

 * 1) Heat up the oil in a pot, add the chicken, garlic, salt and herbs.
 * 2) Add the water and bring to a boil.
 * 3) Leave at medium heat until chicken or hen is tender, adjust water when necessary minutes.
 * 4) Add the potatoes, celery and squash and five minutes later add the noodles.
 * 5) Stir regularly to avoid excessive sticking, adjust water when necessary.
 * 6) Adjust salt to taste.
 * 7) When the noodles are tender turn off the heat.