“Poorly cut up; creator hopes the larger size makes them easier to filter out.”
“Left in very large chunks because the creator doesn't have a stew bag.”
“To keep the heat going”
“tragically though the chickpea shells are not edible”
The peas and peppers are noted as good additions; chicken adds collagen to the broth; dried mushrooms have a pleasant chewy texture.
The creator is pleased with the overall progress and flavor improvements but encountered a texture issue with 'woody' chickpea shells. New aromatics were added in large pieces to facilitate removal later.