Michaelmas Broth

Directions

1. 1
   Clean the chicken and cut into joints.
2. 2
   Place in a large pan with the onion, carrot and celery.
3. 3
   Season.
4. 4
   Bring to the boil.
5. 5
   Cover and simmer for 3 hours.
6. 6
   Skim any fat from the surface of the liquid from time to time.
7. 7
   Remove the chicken and strain the broth.
8. 8
   Return the broth to the pan and sprinkle in the rice.
9. 9
   Simmer for 15 to 20 minutes.
10. 10
    Serve the broth hot alone or with some of the chicken, finely chopped.