Chicken soup for colds
Description
Simple in terms of ingredients, this recipe is absolutely delicious in taste. It's quite easy to prepare. It takes more than three hours to cook, but requires no special attention. Treat your loved ones to a tasty homemade soup.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Cut the chicken into pieces so that it fits in a pot. Chop parsley, onion, garlic, and celery. Peel and slice the carrots. Chop the tomatoes. Place the chicken in a large pot and add 1 liter of water. Add the herbs and vegetables, season with salt and pepper. Add tomato paste. Simmer over low heat (the broth should barely simmer) for 2 ½ hours.
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Step 2
2. After the ingredients have simmered for 2 ½ hours, strain the liquid to remove all remaining solids. You will have a very tasty chicken soup, which can be enjoyed as is. The soup can also be thickened with potatoes.
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Step 3
3. Peel the potatoes and cut them into 4 pieces. Add them to the broth and simmer for another 35 minutes over low heat, until the potatoes are soft. Mash the potatoes by hand or using a blender. This will make the soup thicker. Taste and add salt and pepper if desired.
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Step 4
4. Pour the chicken soup into bowls and sprinkle with parsley. The chicken soup can be served with bread of any kind, according to your preference.