Ingredients

• 1 , 5 pound
• 1 pound carrots , peeled and sliced
• 1 pound celery , sliced
• 2 tomatoes , seeded and chopped
• 1 large onion , chopped
• 1 bunch fresh dill
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1 tablespoon ground black pepper
• 10 cups warm water as needed

Instructions

1. 1 Clean chicken, remove and discard some, but not all, fat. Place in a large saucepan with carrots, celery, tomatoes, and onion.
2. 2 Tie dill sprigs into a bunch with kitchen twine. Add to the saucepan, and season with salt and pepper. Add water until chicken is covered by 2 inches.
3. 3 Cook over medium-low heat until chicken is cooked through, about 3 hours. Remove chicken to a plate and allow to cool, 15 to 20 minutes.
4. 4 Remove meat from bones, cut into bite-size pieces, and return to the saucepan. Discard bones. Cook over medium-low heat until heated through, about 30 minutes longer. Remove dill before serving.

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