Medieval Scandinavian chicken soup

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while chicken thighs are more affordable.

barley

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: rice

Quinoa is a nutritious substitute, while rice is often cheaper.

Prepare the chicken by cleaning and cutting it into pieces.

Place the chicken in a large pot and cover with water.

Add chopped onions, carrots, celery, and leeks to the pot.

Stir in garlic, thyme, bay leaves, and peppercorns.

Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat.

Reduce heat and simmer for 45 minutes, skimming off any foam.

Add barley and continue to simmer for another 30 minutes.

Remove the chicken pieces and let cool slightly.

Shred the chicken meat, discarding the bones and skin.

Return the shredded chicken to the pot.

Season with salt, nutmeg, and chopped parsley before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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