This traditional Irish broth is commonly used in Ireland

• 3 uncooked chickens
• 15 cups of cold water
• 2 sliced onions
• 2 sliced carrots
• 2 parsley stalks
• 6 peppercorns
• sprig of thyme
• salt
  

Chop up the uncooked chickens.
Place all of the ingredients except the salt into a saucepan and cover with cold water.
Bring to the boil and skim the fat off the top.
Simmer for 3-4 hours.
Strain and remove any remaining fat.
Add a little salt towards the end of the cooking.

Serves 8

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