Dark Chicken Soup
6 servings
50 minutes
Dark chicken soup is a classic dish of French cuisine that combines the rich flavor of roasted chicken with aromatic vegetables and spices. Its history traces back to traditional village recipes where caramelized ingredients create a deep, rich broth. Fried wings add a robust taste to the soup while mushrooms, tomato paste, and bouquet garni enhance the complexity of the aroma. The light freshness of zucchini balances the intensity of the broth, creating a harmonious blend. This soup is perfect for a cozy dinner on a cool day when served with crispy baguette. It reveals all shades of its flavor while slowly warming and filling you with comfort. Each spoonful is a journey into the world of French gastronomy where simple ingredients transform into an exquisite dish.
1
Heat oil in a pan. Add chicken wings and fry for 3-4 minutes on high heat.
- Olive oil: 1 tablespoon
- Chicken wings: 500 g
2
Flip and fry for another 2 minutes over medium heat.
3
Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside. Chop the onion, celery, and carrot coarsely. Place them in the pan.
- Onion: 50 g
- Celery: 50 g
- Carrot: 50 g
4
Fry on high heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5
Place the chicken and vegetables in a pot, add water, and set on high heat. Add mushrooms. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to medium, cook for 15 minutes.
- Chicken wings: 500 g
- Button mushrooms: 30 jars
- Water: 1.7 l
6
Add greens and a bouquet garni. Season with salt and add peppercorns. Then boil for 10 minutes.
- Parsley: 3 g
- Cilantro: 3 g
- Bouquet garni: 1 bunch
- Allspice berries: 2 pieces
- Black peppercorns: 2 pieces
- Tomato paste: 1 teaspoon
7
Add tomato paste, stir, and cook for another 10 minutes.
8
Peel the zucchini and cut it into cubes.
- Zucchini: 50 g
9
Place the zucchini in the pan with the remaining oil from the vegetables. Add salt.
- Olive oil: 1 tablespoon
- Zucchini: 50 g
- Water: 1.7 l
10
Fry the zucchini over medium heat for about 5 minutes.
11
Pour the soup into a bowl, add zucchini, and serve.
