Bread and Soup for Family and Friends...

If you have never served just bread and soup for dinner, then your family and friends are missing out on the simplest and most deliciously satisfying meal ever; and, you don't need a recipe either.

You will need: one whole chicken, one leek, dried herbs and of course, a fresh baked round of bread. Yes, its just that simple.

To begin, fill a large pot with water (8+ cups), add 1 tbs of salt and boil on the stove top. As soon as the water begins to roll, drop in the whole chicken (innards removed) and the washed/trimmed leek.

Sprinkle in a generous amount of dried herbs and let this simmer for close to 90 minutes; until the whole chicken floats and the meat is white and tender.

Cook your favorite pasta or even rice on the side. When you have determined the chicken to be fully cooked, remove the entire chicken (any pieces as it may break apart) and place onto a serving plate along with the leek.

Drain the pasta/rice,and ladle to individual bowls. Pour the soup broth over the top and serve. Why keep the pasta/rice separate - out of the pot? Because though you will serve chicken noodle soup tonight, you also have a good stock for the rest of the week.

Invite family and friends to the table... put out the soup, bread and butter and enjoy!




*Hoping that your family knows the good taste of soup with bread and butter...