Homemade Chicken Soup
4 servings
90 minutes
Homemade chicken soup is a cozy dish of Russian cuisine that warms the body and soul. Its history goes deep into family traditions, where it has always been a symbol of care and warmth. Tender chicken meat, rich aromas of vegetables and spices create a harmonious taste that evokes childhood and home comfort. Onion broth gives it special depth, while the addition of vermicelli makes it nutritious and filling. A small amount of tarragon and peppers adds subtle spiciness and noble flavor. This soup is perfect for lunch or dinner on a cool day, filling the home with warmth and pleasant memories. It can be complemented with herbs and half a boiled egg for even greater flavor richness.
1
Place the washed chicken legs in a pot, cover with cold water, and set on high heat. When the water boils, reduce the heat to low, add salt to taste, add an unpeeled washed onion, and cover with a lid. After 30 minutes, remove the onion, add diced carrots. After 5 minutes, add peeled and diced potatoes, and check for salt. Cook for another 10-15 minutes.
- Chicken leg quarters: 3 pieces
- Onion: 1 piece
- Salt: to taste
- Carrot: 1 piece
- Potato: 3 pieces
2
Then add the vermicelli and cook for 15 minutes. After that, add the spices (a pinch of tarragon, fragrant and white pepper, a little black pepper). Turn off after 5 minutes. Let the soup steep for 10 minutes. You can add half a boiled egg and finely chopped herbs to the bowl with the soup.
- Vermicelli: 30 g
- Dried tarragon: pinch
- Ground white pepper: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
- Fresh herbs: 50 g
