How to make Balkan Chicken Soup with Beans - Serbian Chorba Soup Recipe

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while chicken thighs are more economical.

noodles

🥗Healthier: zucchini noodles

💰Cheaper: rice

Zucchini noodles reduce carbs, while rice is often cheaper.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while vegetable oil is more affordable.

bay leaves

💰Cheaper: dried thyme

Dried thyme can substitute for bay leaves in flavor.

Boil chicken broth in a saucepan.

Cut the onion into half rings.

Cut or grate carrots.

Heat butter in a frying pan.

Fry onions and carrots in the pan.

Finely chop garlic.

Cut red and green paprika.

Add garlic and paprika to the pan.

Roast all ingredients on low heat.

Cut tomatoes.

Add the tomatoes to the pan and stir it.

Pour dried paprika into the pan.

Put the chicken out of the broth and separate its meat from the bones.

Chop green beans and add them to the broth.

Transfer the vegetables from the pan to the saucepan.

Cut potatoes into small cubes.

Add salt and aromatic herbs to the saucepan.

Add potatoes and canned beans to the saucepan.

Add the boneless chicken to the soup.

Cook all over low heat until potatoes are cooked.

Chop mint and add it to the soup.

Cooking Techniques

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