Preparation time: 10 minutes

Cooking time: 3 hours

Serves: 10

Ingredients
1 whole chicken, cut into 8 pieces

1 kilogram chopped carrots

1 kilogram onions

4 cloves minced garlic

Salt, pepper, parsley, and dill to taste

Directions

1. Place the chicken pieces in a large pot, cover with water, and bring to a full boil.
2. Reduce the heat to a simmer and skim off any foam that develops.  
3. Add the chopped carrots and onions, and simmer for 2 to 3 hours, adding water as necessary.
4. Mince the garlic and add, then season to taste with salt, pepper, parsley, and dill.  
5. For a thicker soup, remove a cup of the vegetables, puree in a mixer or food processor, then add them back into the soup.

Variation: For extra congestion-busting power, add a few dashes of cayenne pepper and a tablespoon of chopped fresh ginger to this recipe.