Pileshka Supa! Bulgarian Chicken Noodle Soup with Buttermilk!What?

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: creamy cottage cheese

Greek yogurt adds creaminess with fewer calories.

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while chicken thighs are more affordable.

bay leaves

🥗Healthier: thyme

💰Cheaper: oregano

Thyme offers a similar aromatic quality.

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: yams

Sweet potatoes provide more nutrients.

Start by making homemade chicken broth with a whole chicken.

Add 1/2 cup of chopped carrots, potatoes, onions, and celery to the broth.

Cook the vegetables until tender, about 5 minutes.

Add 1/2 cup of vermicelli noodles to the soup and cook for an additional 5 minutes.

Mix together 1/2 cup of buttermilk and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice.

Incorporate 2 tablespoons of flour into the soup to thicken it.

Season the soup with salt, black pepper, and dried herbs to taste.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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