Helen'S Famous Chicken Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 lb. chicken breasts with skin
water
6 to 7 medium carrots
1 c. white rice
2 to 6 chicken bouillon cubes
1 Tbsp. celery flakes (optional)
1 tsp. pepper (optional)

Preparation

In a large pot, place chicken covered with water.
Bring to a boil; boil gently for about 3/4 hour.
Remove chicken breasts from water.
Cool and remove skin.
Break chicken in pieces and set aside; add optional seasonings.
Add a cup of hot water.
Continue cooking and add carrots, thinly sliced, and rice.
Cook slowly until carrots are done.
Adjust for flavor with bouillon cubes; begin with 2, but not more than 6.
Add chicken pieces.
Heat well.