Add all ingredients into a pot & bring to a boil with the lid on. Turn down the heat and simmer with the lid on for 4 hours. Add more water & stock if necessary.
Strain chicken & vegetables in a strainer. Discard the onion & celery.
Blend half the carrots to give the soup color. Return the carrot puree, remaining carrots and shredded chicken to the soup.
SERVES 8-10
Always cool soup with stock without the lid. If it is a large pot let the soup cool in 2 batches otherwise it can go sour. Soup freezes very well.
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