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Chicken Soup

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1h 50min

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6 servings

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Balkan Chicken Soup, or Pileća Supa, is a comforting and nourishing soup that's perfect for any occasion. This hearty soup features tender chicken, an array of colorful vegetables, and a flavorful broth seasoned with aromatic herbs and spices. The addition of small pasta shapes or rice makes this soup even more satisfying and wholesome. Enjoy this classic Balkan dish as a starter or a light main course.

Nutrition Facts

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3 g
3 g
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Ingredients

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1
Clean chicken

Rinse the chicken under cold water and remove any giblets or excess fat.

2
Chop vegetables

Peel and cut the carrots and parsley root into 1-inch pieces. Cut the celery stalks into 1-inch pieces. Peel and quarter the onions.

3
Place ingredients in pot

Place the chicken in a large pot. Add the chopped vegetables, bay leaves, black peppercorns, and salt.

4
Add water

Pour the water into the pot, ensuring that the chicken and vegetables are fully submerged.

5
Bring to a boil

Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to low and skim off any foam that rises to the surface.

6
Simmer soup

Cover the pot and let the soup simmer for 1 hour or until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender.

7
Remove chicken

Using tongs, remove the chicken from the pot and set it aside to cool slightly.

8
Strain broth

Strain the broth through a fine-mesh sieve into another pot, discarding the vegetables and spices.

9
Shred chicken

Once the chicken is cool enough to handle, remove the meat from the bones and shred it into bite-sized pieces.

10
Cook pasta or rice

Return the strained broth to the heat and bring it to a boil. Add the small pasta or rice and cook until tender, following the package instructions.

11
Add shredded chicken

Add the shredded chicken to the pot and stir to combine.

12
Serve

Serve the Balkan Chicken Soup hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.

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