Chicken soup with pumpkin
12 servings
75 minutes
Chicken soup with pumpkin is a cozy dish rooted in Jewish cuisine, where traditional recipes combine simplicity and deep, rich flavor. This soup features a velvety broth in which the chicken becomes tender and the vegetables acquire a light sweetness. Pumpkin and zucchini add softness and a subtle aroma, while carrots and celery provide a refreshing touch. Such soup is perfect for warming home lunches and family gatherings. Its hallmark is the long cooking process that reveals the richness of flavors, transforming ordinary ingredients into a hearty, nutritious broth. Serving with separately arranged vegetables and chicken allows everyone to choose their favorite combinations, creating a sense of home comfort and care. It is not just a dish but a symbol of warmth and traditions.
1
Place the chicken in a large pot, add 5 liters of water, and put it on the fire.
- Chicken: 1 piece
- Salt: to taste
2
When the water boils, add the peeled and chopped vegetables and cook for at least another hour. In general, the longer this soup cooks, the tastier it becomes. The gray foam from the chicken can be removed, but the broth will be richer. Add salt at the end.
- Onion: 1 head
- Celery root: 0.5 piece
- Carrot: 4 pieces
- Zucchini: 2 pieces
- Pumpkin: 0.5 kg
- Salt: to taste
3
Place the vegetables and chicken on a large plate. Pour the broth into bowls, and let everyone add the rest as they wish.
- Onion: 1 head
- Chicken: 1 piece
- Celery root: 0.5 piece
- Carrot: 4 pieces
- Zucchini: 2 pieces
- Pumpkin: 0.5 kg