Ukrainian Chicken Soup Recipe

Name: Ukrainian Chicken Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: One 3-pound chicken, neck reserved; 2 medium onions1 unpeeled and quartered, 1 chopped into 1-inch pieces; 2 carrots, scrubbed and cut into 2-inch pieces; 2 celery ribs, cut into 2-inch pieces; 1 large unpeeled garlic clove, smashed; 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns; 3 1/2 quarts water; 1 large fresh bay leaf; 6 parsley sprigs; 2 thyme sprigs; Kosher salt; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 8 cups chopped green cabbage (1 pound); 1 cup thinly sliced garlic dill pickles (4 ounces); 1/4 cup tomato paste; 1 tablespoon sweet paprika; Freshly ground pepper; 1/2 cup reserved pickle juice; 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill, plus more for garnish; Sour cream, for garnish

Servings: persons

One 3-pound chicken, neck reserved
2 medium onions1 unpeeled and quartered, 1 chopped into 1-inch pieces
2 carrots, scrubbed and cut into 2-inch pieces
2 celery ribs, cut into 2-inch pieces
1 large unpeeled garlic clove, smashed
1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
3 1/2 quarts water
1 large fresh bay leaf
6 parsley sprigs
2 thyme sprigs
Kosher salt
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
8 cups chopped green cabbage (1 pound)
1 cup thinly sliced garlic dill pickles (4 ounces)
1/4 cup tomato paste
1 tablespoon sweet paprika
Freshly ground pepper
1/2 cup reserved pickle juice
1/4 cup chopped fresh dill, plus more for garnish
Sour cream, for garnish

1
In a stockpot, combine the chicken and neck with the water, quartered onion, carrots, celery, garlic, peppercorns, bay leaf, parsley springs and thyme sprigs and bring to a boil.
2
Cover partially and simmer over low heat for 30 minutes.
3
Transfer the chicken to a plate.
4
Discard the skin.
5
Pull the meat off the bones, cut it into 1/2-inch pieces and refrigerate.
6
Return the bones to the pot, partially cover and simmer for 1 hour, until the broth is richly flavored.
7
Strain the broth into a clean heat proof bowl and rinse out the pot.
8
Return the broth to the pot and boil over moderate heat until reduced to 8 cups, about 30 minutes.
9
Season with salt.
10
In a large saucepan, melt the butter.
11
Add the cabbage, chopped onion and pickles and cook over moderately high heat, stirring frequently, until just softened, about 10 minutes.
12
Stir in the tomato paste and paprika and cook for 1 minute.
13
Add the broth and bring to a boil.
14
Season with salt and pepper and simmer over moderate heat until the vegetables are very soft, about 20 minutes.
15
Add the chicken, pickle juice and dill and simmer until just heated through.

340

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: One 3-pound chicken, neck reserved, 2 medium onions1 unpeeled and quartered, 1 chopped into 1-inch pieces, 2 carrots, scrubbed and cut into 2-inch pieces, 2 celery ribs, cut into 2-inch pieces, and more.

Yes, Ukrainian Chicken Soup 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.

Ukrainian Chicken Soup

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