How to make CHIKHIRTMA, Georgian Chicken Soup

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while chicken thighs are more affordable.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier, and margarine is often less expensive.

parsley

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: kale

Spinach offers similar nutrients, while kale is often cheaper.

eggs

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: egg substitute

Flaxseed meal is a healthier alternative for binding.

Fill a medium-sized pot halfway with water and bring to a boil.

Add the Cornish hen and 2 bay leaves to the boiling water.

Skim the foam from the surface using a regular spoon.

Cook the hen for about 25 minutes until fully cooked.

Remove the hen from the pot and set aside to cool.

Mix 1 tablespoon of flour with a little water and broth to avoid clumps, then whisk until smooth.

Pour the flour mixture into the broth while stirring continuously.

Whisk 1 egg yolk and add it to the broth off the heat to prevent curdling.

Grate 1 garlic clove and add it to the soup.

Add chopped mint for garnish.

Season with 1 teaspoon of salt and a splash of apple cider vinegar before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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