Ciorba de pui (sour chicken soup)

1 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1xFrying chicken, cut up
1tablespoonSalt
1xWhole onion
2xesCelery stalks
1xFew black peppercorns
2xesPkgs. frozen mixed veggies
1teaspoonTarragon, chopped
1tablespoonParsley, chopped
3tablespoonsSour cream
1xJuice of 1 lemon
3xesEgg yolks

Directions

Cover chicken with cold water in a large pot, add salt and bring to a boil. When foam starts to form, remove as much as possible, lower the heat and boil gently for 15 to 20 minutes. Add whole onion, celery and pepper. Let boil another half hour or until the meat is cooked.

Meanwhile prepare veggies according to package directions then add to the soup from which you have removed the celery and onion. Add tarragon and parsley and let boil 10 min more. In a large bowl beat together the egg yolks, sour cream and lemon juice; add the soup to this mixture very slowly, just a little at a time. Stir constantly until it is all blended. Do not boil again. Submitted By MARK MIKLAS On 07-14-95