World Flavors Cookbook

Újházi Tyúkhúsleves (Rich Festive Chicken Soup)

A legendary, extra-rich chicken soup named after a famous 19th-century actor, filled with meat, vegetables, and mushrooms.

Cuisine: Hungary

Ingredients

• 1 old hen (preferred for flavor)
• Root vegetables, mushrooms, peas
• Ginger, garlic, saffron (optional for color)
• Vermicelli noodles
• Chicken liver or giblets

Instructions

1. Cook the hen very slowly with vegetables and spices for 4+ hours.
2. Add mushrooms and peas towards the end.
3. The broth should be intensely flavored and golden.
4. Serve with boiled chicken pieces, all the vegetables, and noodles.