Australian Chicken And Celery Soup

Step 1: Pour the stock into a large pot.

Step 2: Lightly salt and bring to a simmer.

Step 3: Add the chicken and garlic and simmer for 40 minutes.

Step 4: When cooked, remove chicken from broth and set aside.

Step 5: Meanwhile, chop the celery into thin bite size slices saving the inner leaves for garnish.

Step 6: Add the celery to the stock, bring up to a strong simmer, cover and simmer for about 20 minutes or until soft.

Step 7: When the chicken is cool enough to handle, take the meat off the bones and remove skin and shred.

Step 8: Once the celery is cooked, remove from the heat and season the broth to taste with salt and pepper.

Step 9: Add the chicken and stir until well combined.

Step 10: Ladle the soup into warm bowls with rice if serving. Garnish with celery leaves, chili flakes, olive oil and freshly cracked black pepper on top.