Classic Chicken Soup
Origin of the recipe
Legend has it that chicken broth originated in Ancient Egypt, and its "inventor" was a thief who, fleeing from guards, threw a stolen chicken into a cauldron of boiling water. Chicken is very popular in Jewish cuisine, and chicken broth is even called "Jewish penicillin" because it helps maintain the strength of bedridden patients. Chicken soup is a simple yet delicious and healthy dish.
What do you need for cooking?
Ingredients
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Chicken
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Onions
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Carrot
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Pasta
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Salt
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Black peppercorns
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Water
Kitchen utensils
- Bowl
- Pot
- Cutting board
Classic chicken soup is a light and nutritious broth with tender chicken pieces and vegetables. This time-tested recipe is perfect for family dinners and is especially delicious during the colder months.
Step-by-step recipe
Step 1:
Place the chicken in a saucepan, cover with water, and bring to a boil. Skim off any foam from the surface.
Step 2:
Add 1 carrot and 1 onion to the pan without chopping. Cover and simmer for 40 minutes over low heat.
Step 3:
Chop the carrots and onions and add them to the soup. Season with salt and pepper.
Step 4:
Cook for 10 minutes over low heat.
Step 5:
Remove whole onions and carrots from the soup.
Step 6:
Remove the chicken, separate the meat from the bones and cut it into small pieces.
Step 7:
Add your choice of pasta to the broth and cook for the amount of time indicated on the pasta package (on average 7-10 minutes).
Step 8:
Return the shredded chicken to the broth and remove the pan from the heat.
Cooking tips
For this dish, it's best to use soup chicken—it's ideal for making a rich and flavorful chicken broth, as it can simmer for hours without becoming mushy, releasing all its best flavor into the broth. While cooking the broth, carefully watch the foam separating, skimming it off promptly to keep the broth beautiful and clear. Avoid bringing it to a vigorous boil.
Serve the chicken soup garnished with fresh herbs.
See also:
Classic recipes
