Mmmm Chicken Soup

Ingredients:

• 1-2 lbs chicken (remove skin and visible fat)
• ½  head shredded green cabbage
• 1 clove minced garlic
• 2 lbs diced fresh tomatoes
• 2 chopped celery stalks
• 3 chopped carrots
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• ½ teaspoon dried basil (optional)
• ½ teaspoon dried thyme (optional)
• 4 cups chicken or vegetable stock (can also use low-sodium canned stock or water)
• Freshly ground pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice or 2 tablespoons cider vinegar

Direction:

In a large heavy bottomed soup pot, bring all ingredients, except lemon juice or vinegar, to a boil.  Lower heat and simmer 1 hour.  Remove chicken parts or soup bones.  Shred chicken and return to pot.  Add lemon juice or vinegar.  Adjust seasonings to taste.  Enjoy!

Makes 8 servings. 

Adapted from The Schwarzbein Principle Cookbook, Diana Schwarzbein