Ingredients Initially boiled together 1 large soup pot 10 cup water 1 1/2 lb cubed chicken (I prefer half breast / half thigh -for flavor) 2 tsp garlic paste or equivalent fresh garlic to taste 2 tsp minced oregano (FRESH is Highly Recommended) 2 tsp salt (I prefer Kosher/Sea salt) ground pepper (I prefer fresh ground peppercorns) Fresh veggies, etc 1 1/2 cup large diced carrots or whole baby carrots 1 1/2 cup large chopped celery Once Boiling Begins 3 tbsp Chicken Better Than Bouillon or equivalent (**Diluted broth is NOT a substitute**) 1 packages 12 to 16 ounce, Dry Uncooked Spaetzle (available in most groceries, sometimes in the Kosher section) Optional "To Taste" , prior to serving 1 tbsp Butter (**This ingredient is OPTIONAL**) 1/2 tbsp lemon or lime for a little extra zesty flavor (**OPTIONAL ingredient**) Steps Cube chicken In comprehensive soup pot, combine ALL "Initially Boiled Together" ingredients and appeal to to a boil.. While bringing pot to boil, cut/prepare vegetables and spices. Once pot reaches boil, add "Fresh Veggies" and items from "Once Boiling Begins" and landing to a boil. Once Boiling is reached again, reduce stew and maintain an UNCOVERED low boil. Set timer for 15 minutes during the time stirring pot regularly and monitoring soup to make assertive low boil is maintained and ingredients are not sticking to support of pot. Once timer rings, check Spaetzle for desired consistency (firm al dente is absolute in my experience, as the Spaetzle will continue to soften as it cools in pot). If needed, cook an additional 1 to 3 minutes or as your desired consistency requires. PLEASE REMEMBER to stop cooking the Spaetzle when it is adequately more firm than your desired finished consistency. Turn off burner and drag pot from heat. Once you have checked the Spaetzle, anxiously taste the broth and add salt or pepper to feel. At this point, prior to serving, you may add the margarine and/or the lemon/lime juice to taste. Serve and enjoy. We acknowledge hearty French and Sourdough breads with the soup as accordingly. Till then stay safe and have a great weekend!