Brunswick Stew

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Rachael's recipe notes: i like to serve this one in bread bowls. Delicious!!

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Steps

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Clean chicken , remove insides.

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Place in a large kettle.

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Add water and celery , cover and bring to a boil.

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Reduce heat and simmer , uncovered , on medium heat , about 1-2 hours , until just tender.

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Remove the bird from the broth and cool.

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Strain broth and skim off the fat.

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Rinse the kettle , pour in the broth , add the sugar and all the vegetables except the corn and green pepper.

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Cover.

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Bring to a boil.

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Reduce heat and simmer , covered , on medium-low heat , about 1 hour.

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Meanwhile , skin the chicken and shred the meat.

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Return the chicken to the kettle and add the remaining ingredients , cover and simmer 40-45 minutes , stirring occasionally.

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Taste for salt and add more if needed.

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Serve hot in soup bowls.

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Ingredients

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stewing chicken, water, celery, granulated sugar, potatoes, yellow onions, tomatoes, frozen baby lima beans, frozen whole kernel corn, sweet green pepper, salt, black pepper