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Chicken and Vegetable Stew (Saucochi di Gallinja)1 (2 1/2 to 3 pound) broiler-fryer chicken, cut up 6 cups water 2 tablespoons instant beef bouillon 2 medium tomatoes, chopped 2 medium onions, chopped 2 medium potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch slices 2 medium sweet potatoes or yams, cut into 1/2-inch slices 3 ears sweet corn, cut into 3 pieces 1/4 pound winter squash, pared and cut into 1/2-inch pieces (1 cup) 1/2 cup fresh or frozen green peas 1 small hot chile pepper, stemmed, seeded and sliced 2 teaspoons salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper Chopped chives Heat chicken, water and bouillon to boiling in Dutch oven; reduce heat. Cover and simmer 30 minutes. Skim off fat. Add remaining ingredients except chives. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer until thickest pieces of chicken are done and vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes. Garnish each serving with chives. Yields 8 or 9 servings.
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