Chicken Soup

• 3 to 4 lbs. chicken
• 2 stalks celery or
• 3 to 4 qts. wa

Select an old hen. Singe, clean and joint; then salt and let stand several hours or over night. Put on to boil in cold water and let it come to a boil quickly. Skim thoroughly, if you want a clear soup. Let simmer slowly 3 or more hours, acid the vegetables, boil 1 hour longer, strain, remove fat and add seasoning to taste. Take out the chicken before it falls to pieces and use for salads, croq