Tfaia - Tunisian Chicken Soup With Eggs Recipe

Name: Tfaia - Tunisian Chicken Soup With Eggs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 large stewing chicken; 1 lemon, halved; 6 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; salt; 3 onions, chopped; 3 carrots, chopped; 3 turnips, chopped; 1 stalk celery, chopped; 2 leeks, cleaned and chopped; 1 teaspoon saffron thread, crushed; 3 sprigs parsley; 2 bay leaves; 3 cloves; pepper; ½ teaspoon cinnamon, ground; 6 eggs; 1 tablespoon mint (optional)

Servings: persons

1 large stewing chicken
1 lemon, halved
6 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
salt
3 onions, chopped
3 carrots, chopped
3 turnips, chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped
2 leeks, cleaned and chopped
1 teaspoon saffron thread, crushed
3 sprigs parsley
2 bay leaves
3 cloves
pepper
½ teaspoon cinnamon, ground
6 eggs
1 tablespoon mint (optional)

1
Remove excess fat from chicken pieces, then rinse.
2
Rub each piece with lemon halves and sprinkle with salt.
3
Cover and refrigerate overnight.
4
Put chicken in a large stockpot and add cold water to cover.
5
Bring to a boil.
6
Reduce heat to a simmer and skim the scum from broth.
7
Simmer gently for 30 minutes.
8
Add the vegetables, saffron and bouquet garni.
9
Cook for about 2 hours.
10
Using a skimmer, remove the solids and discard.
11
Pour the broth through a sieve lined with wet cheesecloth into a large bowl.
12
Chill the stock, uncovered, in an ice bath in the sink until cold.
13
Spoon off fat.
14
Pour the broth into a pot, bring to a boil, and cook at a low boil, skimming if needed, until reduced and flavorful.
15
Add pepper and cinnamon.
16
Beat the eggs with the lemon juice and stir into the soup.
17
Simmer for 8 to 10 minutes.
18
Garnish the soup with the mint.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 large stewing chicken, 1 lemon, halved, 6 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, salt, and more.

Yes, Tfaia - Tunisian Chicken Soup With Eggs falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Tfaia - Tunisian Chicken Soup With Eggs

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