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Mario’s Chicken Soup

My friend Mario makes the best chicken soup in

the world. I know his secret recipe.
First he cuts up the chicken with a big knife. He puts it in a
large pot filled with water. He puts the pot on the stove and boils
the chicken on high heat. Then, he peels and slices vegetables.
He adds carrots, onions, celery, and parsley to the boiling soup.
Finally, he puts the lid on the pot, turns the heat to low, and
simmers it for an hour.
“The soup must cook slowly. That’s my secret.”
Mario laughs. “A relaxed chicken tastes better!”

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Mario’s Chicken Soup

My friend Mario makes the best ___________

soup in the world. I know his secret recipe.
First he ___________ the chicken with a big
___________. He ___________ it in a large pot filled
with water. He puts the ___________ on the stove
and ___________ the chicken on high heat. Then, he
___________ and slices vegetables. He
___________ carrots, onions, celery, and parsley to
the ___________ soup. Finally, he puts the lid on the
pot, turns the heat to low, and ___________ it for an
hour.
“The soup must cook slowly. That’s my secret.”
Mario laughs. “A relaxed chicken tastes better!”

DICTATION

1. My friend makes chicken soup.

2. You can make his recipe.

3. Put a chicken in a large pot.

4. Boil the chicken on high heat.

5. Add carrots, onions, celery, and parsley.

6. Simmer the soup for one hour.

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