Chicken Pesa Recipe

• 1 whole chicken, cleaned and fat removed
• 1 celery stalk, cut into 3" lengths
• 1 piece carrot, peeled and cut into half
• 1 bay leaf
• 6 whole peppercorns
• 1 chorizo El Rey or 4 slices pepperoni
• 1 whole onion
• 1 can cream style corn
• 1 potato, peeled and cut in half
• 1 cabbage, cut in half
• salt and pepper

Put whole chicken, breast side down in a soup pot. Pour enough water to cover. Add the celery, carrot,
bay leaf, peppercorns, chorizo and onion. Cover and bring to a boil. Lower heat to a simmer. Skim off scum.
 

When chicken is tender, add corn, potatoes and cabbage . Bring to a boil. Season with salt and pepper. When cabbage and potatoes are tender, season to taste in. Serve hot.