Clear chicken broth
Description
Perfect for lunch. Chicken broth is a very light yet nutritious dish. It is made with chicken meat and a variety of vegetables and spices. Serve the broth hot, accompanied by croutons, toast, white or rye bread, or lavash. This dish is great for children and will satisfy even an adult's hunger. Serve with fresh herbs and sour cream.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Remove the skin from the chicken breast, wash the breast itself, cut it into 2 parts, and use only one half.
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Step 2
2. Place the chicken breast in a pot, pour cold water over it, and put the pot on the stove.
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Step 3
3. While the chicken breast is on the stove, I'll prepare all the vegetables: peel and wash the carrots and onion, and cut off a small piece of celery root.
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Step 4
4. After the first boil, immediately drain the water, rinse the chicken breast, and cover it again with cold water.
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Step 5
5. Immediately add to the chicken large pieces of chopped carrots, onion, and celery.
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Step 6
6. Bring the pot contents to a boil, then immediately reduce the heat to the minimum—this is the key to a clear broth. Simmer the broth for about one hour, and a couple of minutes before it's done, add bay leaf, salt, and other spices to taste.
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Step 7
7. I pour the ready broth into a bowl and serve it hot, always with croutons.