Romanian Chicken Soup: Ciorbă Rădăuţeană
This delicious Romanian chicken soup is known locally as Ciorbă Rădăuţeană and it's one of the most popular soups in Romania. It's rich,
Ingredients
- 1 large onion
- 2 tbsp oil
- 5 boneless chicken thighs
- 3 carrots
- 1 large parsley root
- 1 large tomato
- 1 red kapia pepper (or red bell pepper)
- 3 liters water
- salt
- 1 egg yolk
- 2 tbsp sour cream
- 4-5 cloves of garlic
- vinegar
- fresh parsley leaves
Instructions
- Finely chop the onion and sauté in the oil until softened.
- Cut the chicken thighs into small pieces and add them to the pot with the onions. Brown the chicken until it's nicely colored.
- Finely chop the remaining vegetables and add them to the pot with the onions and chicken. Cook for about two minutes, then pour in 3 liters (3 quarts) of water and add salt. Let the soup simmer over medium heat for 30 minutes.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together an egg yolk with the sour cream and chopped garlic. Gradually stir in two to three ladles of the hot soup to temper the mixture.
- Pour the cream mixture back into the pot and stir in some fresh parsley leaves.
- Serve the soup hot, garnished with extra fresh parsley leaves. Enjoy!
Notes
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