Traditional Bulgarian Chicken Noodle Soup (Пилешка супа с фиде)

Съставки

• Chicken (whole or parts)500g
• Water2.5 liters
• Carrots2 medium
• Onion1 medium
• Celery stalk1
• Parsley root1
• Fine noodles (фиде)100g
• Eggs2 large
• Lemon1
• Saltto taste
• Black pepperto taste
• Fresh dillfor garnish

Стъпки

1. 1

   Place chicken in a large pot, cover with water, add salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 45-60 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through. Skim off any foam.

2. 2

   Remove chicken from the pot, set aside to cool. Strain the broth and return it to the pot.

3. 3

   Peel and finely dice carrots, onion, and celery. Grate the parsley root. Add the vegetables to the broth.

4. 4

   Bring the broth to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes, until vegetables are tender.

5. 5

   While vegetables cook, shred or dice the cooked chicken meat.

6. 6

   Add the fine noodles (фиде) to the boiling soup and cook according to package directions, usually 5-7 minutes.

7. 7

   In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs and lemon juice. Gradually temper the egg mixture by slowly whisking in about 1 cup of hot broth.

8. 8

   Pour the tempered egg mixture back into the soup pot, stirring constantly. Do not boil after adding the egg mixture.

9. 9

   Stir in the shredded chicken. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.

10. 10

    Serve hot, garnished with fresh dill.