Farmer’s Chicken Stew

(from Lucianolinda’s recipe box)

Source: Arkansas Living magazine

Serves 6 people

Categories: 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

  1. 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.

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