Farmer’s Chicken Stew
(from Lucianolinda’s recipe box)
Source: Arkansas Living magazine
Serves 6 peopleCategories: chili, chowder, stew
Ingredients
- 1 5 lb. stewing chicken, cut up
- 2 cups water
- 3 small onions, cut in half
- 5 whole cloves
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 Tbsp. salt
- 1 1/2 tsp. paprika
- 1/4 tsp. pepper
- 2 cups carrot slices, cut diagonally in 1/2 inch pieces
- 2 cups celery slices, cut diagonally in 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 10oz. pkg. frozen peas
- 2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup flour
Directions
- Place chicken in 4-quart Dutch oven. Add water, onions and seasonings. Bring to boil. Cover, simmer 2 1/2 to 3 hours, or until vegetables are tender. Drain and reserve broth. Skim off excess fat. Pour 3 cups broth into saucepan, (if necessary, add water to measure 3 cups). Gradually add milk to flour, stirring constantly until gravy is thickened. Pour gravy over chicken and vegetables. Heat thoroughly. Sprinkle with paprika before serving, if desired.