Chicken Soup
1 pound boneless & skinless chicken breast, cut in cubes 1 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 tablespoon vinegar 2 carrots, chopped 2 celery stalks, chopped 1 onion, chopped 1 green pepper, chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 medium potatoes, cut in cubes 2 1/2 teaspoons salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1/2 teaspoon dry garlic minced 1/2 teaspoon turmeric 1/2 teaspoon red crushed pepper 2 bay leaves 11 cups Water
In a large pot add the chicken cubes. Season the chicken with olive oil, vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, pepper, dry garlic, turmeric, and red crushed pepper. Cover the pot and let it sit for 20 to 30 minutes. Cook the chicken in medium heat for 3 to 5 minutes. Add onions and garlic and cook for 3 more minutes. Add water and bay leaves and bring to boil. Add the carrot, celery, green pepper, potatoes, and 2 teaspoons of salt and bring to boil again. Stir the soup. Lower the heat, cover, and simmer for 1 hour.
Yield: 8 to 10 servings