Chicken Soup with Cabbage | Traditional Bulgarian | In The Kitchen

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while chicken thighs are more affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point, while canola is often less expensive.

bay leaves

💰Cheaper: dried oregano

Oregano can add a similar aromatic flavor.

cabbage

🥗Healthier: kale

💰Cheaper: green cabbage

Kale is nutrient-dense, while green cabbage is more economical.

Rinse chicken legs with cold water.

In a large pot, add 2 liters of cold water and the chicken legs.

Add diced carrots, chopped onion, diced celery, and bay leaf to the pot.

Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer for about 40 minutes until chicken is cooked.

Remove chicken legs from the pot and let cool for about 20 minutes.

Dice the chicken meat after cooling.

Reheat the soup and add the diced chicken back in.

Add the chopped cabbage and cook for about 3 minutes.

Add diced tomatoes and cook for an additional 10 minutes.

Turn off the heat and stir in the chopped dill.

In a bowl, mix parsley, garlic, and olive oil together, then add to the soup.

Taste for seasoning and serve.

Cooking Techniques

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