1 (3 or 4 lb.) chicken
1 can mushroom slices
1 lb. pkg. frozen mixed vegetables
2 qts. water
1/2 tsp. poultry seasoning
1/4 tsp. parsley flakes
2 ribs celery, chopped fine
1 med. onion, chopped fine (optional)
Salt & pepper to taste

Boil chicken in 2 quarts of water with poultry seasoning, parsley flakes, celery and onion until tender. Skin chicken and take off bones and cut into small pieces. Set aside.

Strain chicken broth and put in large kettle. Add mixed vegetables and cook until tender. Add chicken and continue cooking until chicken is done. If soup is not as soupy as you like, add can chicken broth.