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                        Ingredients
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                       |   |   |   |  2    | pounds, raw | chicken   |  2    | stalks  large (11"-12" long) | celery   |  1    | onion | onion, sweet   |  1    | large (7-1/4" to 8-1/2" long) | Carrots, raw   |  8    | cloves | Garlic   |  8    | sprigs | Parsley   |  1    | gallon | water   |  1    | cup | uncooked noodles   |  1    | cup, diced | celery   |  1    | cup, chopped | Onion, chopped   |  1    | cup, chopped | Carrots, raw   |  1    | teaspoon | saffron   |  1    | tablespoon | salt, to taste   |  1    | teaspoon | black pepper, ground   |  
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                        Steps
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                        Sequence
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  |  | 1 | Using backs, necks or other pieces of chicken (with skin and bones), Cover with water. |  | 2 | Add whole pieces of carrot, celery, onion, parsley  and garlic to pot. |  | 3 | Bring all to boil, skim foamy substance from top. |  | 4 | Lower heat, cover and cook all for 1-2 hours. |  | 5 | Strain broth into new pot, discard all veggies and save chicken parts. |  | 6 | Remove small pieces of chicken from cooked parts and save. |  | 7 | Add fresh celery, onion, carrot to pot. (1 peeled, diced potato is optional) Cook 20 minutes till tender. |  | 8 | Add salt, pepper and saffron. |  | 10 | Add reserved chicken pieces to soup. |  | 11 | Garnish with additional fresh parsley. |  
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