Boil your hen, cut up in pieces
Legs and wings and breasts and thighs
Add crushed garlic so the flavor increases
Eight cups of broth brings a smile to your eyes

While you wait let's chop some stuff
Carrots and onions and mushrooms are nice
Celery and brussel sprouts are never enough
Even a cup of brown or white rice

Set your hen aside to cool
And add your veggies to the broth
Intense aromas will make you drool
And too soon your mouth will begin to froth

Spices, yes, we must add for flavor
Salt and pepper and thyme and bay
Stir your blend and taste for savor
It's your soup so have it your way

Use a fork to shred your hen
Or pull it in pieces as you wish
Add to the pot, stir and then
Now comes the rice to finish your dish

Simmer your pot nice and slow
Flavors mixing in your brew
Serve your soup with sourdough
And there you have a meal for you!