Ciorbă Rădăuțeană

Savor the heartwarming flavors of Ciorbă Rădăuțeană, a traditional Romanian chicken soup enriched with creamy sour cream and fresh herbs. Perfect for cozy weeknight dinners or special family gatherings.

• 1 kg chicken
• 2 liters water
• 2 medium carrots
• 1 medium celery root
• 1 medium onion
• 200 ml sour cream
• 2 tablespoons vinegar
• 1 bunch fresh parsley
• salt to taste salt

Method

1. 1

   In a large pot, bring 2 liters of water to a boil. Add the whole chicken and bring to a simmer.

2. 2

   Skim off any foam that forms on the surface, then add the onion, carrots, and celery root to the pot.

3. 3

   Cover the pot and let it simmer for about 1 hour or until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.

4. 4

   Once cooked, remove the chicken from the pot and let it cool. Strain the broth to remove the vegetables and return the clear broth to the pot.

5. 5

   Shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces and add it back to the broth. Adjust the seasoning with salt and add vinegar to taste.

6. 6

   Let the soup simmer for an additional 10 minutes to meld the flavors together.

7. 7

   Serve hot, garnished with a dollop of sour cream and fresh parsley on top.