soup pot • water • cubed chicken (I prefer half breast / half thigh -for flavor) • garlic paste or equivalent fresh garlic to taste • minced oregano (FRESH is Highly Recommended) • salt (I prefer Kosher/Sea salt) • ground pepper (I prefer fresh ground peppercorns) • large diced carrots or whole baby carrots • large chopped celery • Chicken Better Than Bouillon or equivalent (**Diluted broth is NOT a substitute**) • 12 to 16 ounce, Dry Uncooked Spaetzle (available in most groceries, sometimes in the Kosher section) • Butter (**This ingredient is OPTIONAL**) •
