Ingredients

Uncooked giblets, of 1 or 2 chickens
6 3/4 C. Cold water
1 1/2 tsp. Salt or to taste
3/16 tsp. Fresh ground pepper
3/4 C. Carrot, finely diced
3/4 C. Onion, chopped
3/4 C. Celery, finely chopped even the leaves.
9 oz. (1 can) tomato juice
1 1/2 Tbsp. Parsley flakes, OR
3 Tbsp. Fresh parsley, minced
3/8 tsp. Paprika
3 Tbsp. Quick-cooking oatmeal

Cooking Instructions

Wash giblets and discard all fat pieces. Place in a large cooking pot with water, and if you must, salt. Bring to a boil and simmer about 25 minutes. Add all other ingredients except the oatmeal, simmer soup gently about 30 minutes more. Remove giblets and chop into small pieces. Return giblets to soup, add oatmeal, stir, and simmer 5 minutes.
 
 
"I have heard the grumblings of the sons of Israel; speak to them, saying, 'At twilight you shall eat meat, and in the morning you shall be filled with bread; and you shall know that I am the LORD your God.'" (Exodus 16: