Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   1      tablespoon    butter
   2      medium        carrots -- sliced
   2      sprigs        green celery tops
   4      sprigs        parsley
   3      pounds        ready to cook chicken
   3      cups          clear chicken broth
   3      cups          water
     1/2  teaspoon      dried tarragon leaves
   1                    whole         clove
     1/2  tablespoon    salt
   2                    egg yolks

Preparation:

Melt butter in Dutch oven. Add carrots, onions, celery, and parsley. Cover and cook over low flame for 30 minutes. Lay chicken over vegetables. Add chicken broth and water. Bring to boil. Add 1/4 teaspoon tarragon, clove, and salt. Cover and simmer very gently for 1 1/2 hours, or until chicken is tender. Keep warm. In small, heavy saucepan, place 3 cups of liquid in which chicken was cooked, and add 1/4 teaspoon tarragon. Bring to boil over brisk flame until reduced to half. Stir in egg yolks and heat without boiling. Serve chicken on a heated platter. Serve sauce in sauce boat. Recipe Source: THE ART OF FRENCH COOKING by Fernande Garvin