chicken soup

1 chicken, cut up
3 carrots, cut up
2 zucchini, cut in half
2 celery stalks, cut in half
2 cloves garlic
1 onion, cut in half
1 parsnip, peeled-optional
dill stems
2 T. salt
ground white pepper
garlic powder and onion powder-optional

Bring a big pot of water to a boil. Add the chicken and let cook for 15 minutes. Skim the top of the water to get out any foam and anything floating around from the chicken. Add the vegetables and seasonings. Cook on low for 2 to 4 hours. Serve hot with croutons or noodles.