Recipe: Heal the Soul Stew (Midnight Party Stew)

Heal the Soul Stew
Source: Ma Brown
Serves 8

4 pounds of chicken cut into bitesized pieces, bones, skin and all. Do not de-bone; most of the flavors is in the marrow.
2 large onions, peeled and coarsely chopped
1 entire garlic bulb, cloves peeeled and slivered
3 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 tablespoons soy sauce
4 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 1/4 cups water
1 tablespoon sugar
3 tablespoon Garam Masala* or good curry powder
1 tablespoon ground turmeric
2 tablespoons instant chicken soup powder
1 teaspoon sweet paprika
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon marjoram
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
4 pounds large potatoes, scrubbed, cooked in their skins until tender, then peeled and cut into chunks. Keep warm.

In a 2 gallon lidded-pot, combine all ingredients except potatoes. Cover and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce to a medium-low and allow to simmer for at least 1 hour.

Turn off heat and stir in warm, diced potatoes. Let potatoes rest in stew to absorb flavors.