This will cure everything from depression to chicken pox.

1 boiling chicken
1 tbsp. salt
Dash white pepper
12 c. water
1 parsnip
3 carrots, sliced
1 onion, whole
3 stalks celery & leaves

Cut up the chicken, season with salt and pepper and then put to boil with remaining ingredients. Cook on a low heat until the chicken is very soft and the vegetables very well done (1 1/2 to 2 hours). Strain the soup and serve with the traditional garnishes. I use chicken bouillon for added flavor and color or a few drops of yellow food coloring.