1 fat hen, disjointed (5 lbs.)
About 3 to 4 qts. water
4 carrots, whole
1 parsley root and greens
1 onion
Wedge of cabbage
1/2 green pepper
2 or 3 pieces celery
1 sm. tomato when in season
1 kohlrabi when in season
2 tbsp. salt
1 tbsp. whole black pepper

Cook chicken in water; skim top very carefully when starting to boil. Skim 2 or 3 times to make clear soup. Add all the vegetables, salt and pepper. Cook under low flame until chicken is tender. Strain and serve with homemade noodles or store bought or liver dumplings.