Recipe for Polish Chicken Soup

A clear Polish soup made by simmering chicken and root vegetables for several hours.

Ingredients

• 1 whole chicken
• 3 Liters water
• 3 carrots
• 2 parsnips
• 1 leek
• 1 celery root
• 1 onion
• 10 grams salt
• 5 grams peppercorns

Preparation

1. Place the chicken in a large pot and cover with 3 Liters water
2. Bring to a boil and remove any foam from the surface liquid
3. Add the peeled vegetables, salt, and peppercorns to the cooking pot
4. Reduce heat to very low and simmer for at least three hours
5. The soup should be clear and have a deep yellow color tone
6. Strain the soup and serve with thin noodles and cooked carrots

Tips

• Never let the soup boil rapidly if you want the broth clear
• Burn the onion skin over a flame before adding for a gold color
• Use a mix of chicken parts to get a richer flavor base