Chicken soup with fennel
Description
The soup is simple and quick to prepare. Fennel is not only tasty and aromatic, but also very beneficial for health, as it aids digestion, lowers blood pressure, and strengthens the immune system. If you come across fennel in stores, try making this chicken and fennel soup—it's delicious. Ladle into bowls and serve.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare all the necessary ingredients for making the soup. Peel and wash the onion, potatoes, carrots, and garlic.
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Step 2
Bring water to a boil in a saucepan, add the chicken thigh and finely chopped onion, and cook for 15 minutes.
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Step 3
Cut the potatoes into cubes, slice the carrots thinly, add to the pot, and cook for another 15 minutes.
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Step 4
Slice the fennel into thin strips.
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Step 5
Remove the chicken thigh from the broth, separate the meat from the bones and skin, and cut the meat into small cubes.
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Step 6
Transfer the fennel, garlic, and chicken to a saucepan and cook for no more than 5 minutes.
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Step 7
Season the soup with salt and pepper to taste, add chopped parsley, mix well, and turn off the stove. Let the soup steep, covered, for about 10–15 minutes.
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Step 8
Pour the ready soup into portioned bowls and serve at the dinner table. If desired, add a little sour cream to each bowl.