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Sour Chicken Soup (Ciorbă de Pui)

A traditional Romanian sour chicken soup with a tangy broth, served with sour cream and chopped herbs.

45 minutes4 servings
Sour Chicken Soup (Ciorbă de Pui)
Photo: Sacha47 · CC BY-SA 4.0

Ingredients

Method

  1. Rinse the chicken and place it in a large pot with chicken broth.
  2. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
  3. Add onion, garlic, and vinegar, and cook for another 10 minutes.
  4. Stir in sour cream and season with salt and pepper.
  5. Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley.
  6. Before serving, check that the thickest part of the poultry reaches 74°C (165°F) with a food thermometer.

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