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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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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.

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Serve

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

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