A Big Pot of Simple Chicken Stew | Life is a Palindrome

Ingredients

• 1 large onion, diced
• 2 stalks celery, chopped, or one celery root (celeriac), trimmed and chopped
• 2 tomatoes, chopped
• 4 carrots, chopped
• 6 cloves garlic, smashed and peeled
• 1 leek, white and tender green parts, well washed and chopped
• 1-2 T. salt (test with smaller amount, then add more)
• 2 whole cloves
• 3 allspice berries, crushed
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 T. extra virgin olive oil
• 1/2 gallon chicken stock or water
• fresh thyme leaves for garnish