Great-Grandma Flam’s Viennese-Style Chicken Soup https://www.penzeys.com/shop/recipes/great-grandma-flam-s-viennese-style-chicken-soup/ Gaye Hyre writes of her great-grandmother, “She used to tell me that if there was nothing else a person could do, at least make chicken soup.” 2 lbs. chicken pieces (Gaye writes, “Great-Grandma also used the chicken feet, blanched, skinned and nails removed. They add a great deal of richness to the soup, and once the soup is made, some people consider them a great delicacy. I don’t go there, but feel free if you are adventuresome.”) 4 qts. water 1 large WHOLE BAY LEAF 1-2 TB. CHICKEN SOUP BASE, optional (but nice if you forego the chicken feet) 2 qts. homemade chicken stock 4-6 Cups cooked chicken, chopped 1 head garlic, divided into cloves and peeled 2 tsp. HUNGARIAN-STYLE SWEET PAPRIKA 1/4 tsp. GROUND WHITE PEPPER 2 tsp. fresh chopped parsley (or 1 tsp. PARSLEY FLAKES) 1 WHOLE BAY LEAF (if it wasn’t used in the stock) 1 large onion, chopped 1 leek, chopped (optional but delicious) 1-2 carrots, peeled and sliced 1 parsnip, chopped (optional but delicious) 1-3 tsp. salt, to taste