Hungarian chicken soup with noodles
Tina Cooper
Let’s take a culinary journey to Hungary, where flavors are warm, inviting, and rich in tradition. I’m talking about Hungarian Chicken Soup with Noodles.
Prep Time 30 minutes mins
Cook Time 1 hour hr 30 minutes mins
Total Time 2 hours hrs
Course Soup
Cuisine Hungarian
Servings 12 Servings
Calories 324 kcal
- 3-4 quarts water
- 1 whole organic hen chicken 4-5 lbs (bone-in, skin-on chicken breasts or thighs are optional)
- 1 onion halved
- 4 organic carrots cut into rounds
- 2-3 organic celery stalks chopped
- 3 parsley roots sliced (or substitute with parsnips)
- 1 handful of fresh parsley leaves roughly chopped
- 2 cloves garlic smashed
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 small piece of hot Hungarian chili optional
- 2 tbsp Himalayan salt
- 1 tsp whole peppercorns
- 450 g fine thin noodles homemade noodles are also an option
Step 1: Preparing the Chicken
Place the organic hen chicken in a large pot. Fill it with 3-4 quarts of water. Set it on medium-high heat. Wait for it to come to a boil. Skim off any foam that rises to the surface. This helps in making a clear broth, free from impurities. Trust me, it makes all the difference.
Step 2: Adding the Vegetables and Spices
Add the halved onion, carrot rounds, chopped celery stalks, sliced parsley roots, and smashed garlic to the pot. Toss in the bay leaf, piece of hot Hungarian chili if you prefer a bit of heat, Himalayan salt, and whole peppercorns.
Step 3: Simmering for the Depth of Flavor
Step 4: Straining the Broth
Step 5: Shredding the Chicken
Step 6: Preparing the Noodles
- Mind the Salt: Taste your broth before adding extra salt. The chicken and vegetables already impart a significant amount of flavor.
- Chili Caution: If you’re using the hot Hungarian chili, start with a small piece. You can always add more, but you can’t take it out.
- Vegetable Variety: Feel free to add or substitute other vegetables like zucchini, turnips, or bell peppers.
- Noodle Watch: Always cook your noodles separately, and add them to the soup only just before serving to keep them from getting soggy.
- Clear Broth: For an extra-clear broth, strain it through cheesecloth after initial preparation.
Calories: 324kcal
Keyword Hungarian chicken soup with noodles