Zama De Pasole Verde (Green String Bean Soup)

2 lb String beans, cut
3 lb Spring chicken, cut up
2 tbl Lard
1 Onion,large,chop & saute
1 1/2 tbl Flour
1 tsp Red pepper
1 Garlic clove
1 cup Onion, small, minced
1 Parsley, and dill,chop fine
3 qt Water

Place lard, onion and flour in a pot, saute, add red pepper, water, chicken and cook. Cook cut up green beans, garlic, and onion in 4 ounces water separately for a half hour, then add to chicken pot and cook for 45 min or more. Add parsley and dill last.