Colonial Living Chicken Stew

Haverford Township Historical Society

Colonial Living Chicken Stew

(Serves 6 – 8)

Ingredients:

6 – 8 pieces chicken – legs and thighs (skin removed, if desired)

7 red potatoes

4 carrots

1 small onion

3 – 4 chicken bouillon cubes

Salt and pepper

Fresh or dried herbs such as thyme, rosemary, parsley, oregano

Directions:

Place chicken in large pot and cover with water plus an inch. Add bouillon cubes, salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a boil, then lower heat and simmer for one hour. Chop vegetables into bite-sized pieces, and add to stew. Continue cooking for another hour or until chicken is thoroughly cooked and falling off the bones. Remove bones, if desired. Add coarsely chopped herbs.