hmom5

Since you love stock, cook the whole chicken in it. Take a big pot, put in some oil and brown the chicken on all sides. It won't brown all over but that's OK. Remove the chicken and brown lots of onions until they are very golden (caramelized). When they are almost done add lots of garlic and brown but don't burn. Pour off the fat and return chicken to the pot. Cover with stock, water or a mix. Add thyme, rosemary, sage, dill, red pepper flakes or whatever spices you like, dried, fresh or both. Turn to simmer and let cook for about an hour. Then add veggies. I like lots of mushrooms, potatoes, carrots. Let simmer another half hour. Yum! And it smells amazing cooking! Ladle the broth and veggies into a bowl and add pieces of the moist, falling off the bones chicken. A perfect winter meal with salad and good bread.