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Chicken soup

Ingredients

  • 2 lb chicken bones (necks, backs) or other parts
  • 8 cups water
  • 1 large onion, quartered
  • 1 small bunch cilantro
  • 4 carrots, peeled and sliced into ΒΌ inch rings
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • 2 tbs chicken soup powder

Instructions

  • Place the chicken in a large saucepan. Cover with 8 cups of water and bring to a boil. Using a large spoon, clean all the foam formed on the water.
  • Lower the heat to medium and add the onion, carrots, cilantro, and spices and cook for about an hour, covered.
  • Discard of the cilantro. You may use the soup as is to cook the Gondi dumplings in, or you may strain it, and have a clear broth for the Gondi.
  • Gondi is served with a plate of fresh green herbs such as basil, tarragon, mint, and sliced radishes.