Classic Chicken Noodle Soup
Traditional dish · Ukrainian
A comforting and traditional Ukrainian chicken noodle soup, made with a rich chicken broth, tender chicken pieces, and hearty noodles. Perfect for a cold day.
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Ingredients
- Whole chicken1 kg
- Water3 liters
- Carrots2 medium
- Celery stalks2
- Onion1 medium
- Bay leaf2
- Egg noodles150 g
- Fresh dillsmall bunch
- Saltto taste
- Black pepperto taste
Steps
- 1
Place the whole chicken in a large pot (Кастрюля). Cover with 3 liters of water. Add half of the chopped onion and one bay leaf. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour, skimming off any foam.
- 2
Remove the chicken from the pot. Strain the broth through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean pot. Discard the boiled onion and bay leaf. Let the chicken cool slightly, then shred the meat and discard bones and skin.
- 3
While the chicken cools, chop the remaining carrots, celery, and onion into bite-sized pieces.
- 4
Add the chopped vegetables to the strained broth. Bring to a simmer and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until vegetables are tender.
- 5
Add the shredded chicken and egg noodles to the pot. Cook for another 5-7 minutes, or until noodles are al dente.
- 6
Season the soup with salt and black pepper to taste. Stir in fresh chopped dill just before serving.
