Cornish Hen Soup

Step 1
Remove the gizzards, and wash the hen thoroughly. Cut hen into several pieces.

Step 2
Heat oil in a large pot. Add hen pieces, and brown on all sides. Add carrots, celery, onions, garlic, and potatoes; cook until onion is tender.

Step 3
Pour in chicken broth. Use more or less broth to your taste, but make sure to cover all the ingredients in the pot. Bring to a boil, and then reduce heat. Simmer until vegetables are tender and hen is cooked through.

Step 4
Remove hen from pot, and remove meat from the bones. Discard bones. and return meat to soup. Serve.