To make a delicious chicken bors, I recommend using chicken (or even a hen) raised in the countryside. It creates a soup that is so flavorful and hearty… This Romanian bors is best enjoyed hot. I recommend serving it with hot chili peppers. Also, the vegetables should be as fresh as possible. Make sure to have plenty of fresh herbs as well. Don’t forget the noodles; if you make them at home, that’s even better.
The recipe does take a bit of work, but don’t worry—the result is well worth it. Right now, as I write this recipe, my mouth is watering just thinking about this delicious chicken bors.
This recipe is very similar to this one for chicken bors with potatoes.
Both dishes feature a hearty, flavorful chicken broth, with fresh vegetables and herbs, creating a comforting, filling soup. While the main ingredients remain largely the same—chicken, vegetables, and the signature sour broth—each recipe have slight variations, such as the addition of noodles.
Let’s get to work!
Romanian Chicken Sour Soup
Equipment
Ingredients
1 chicken preferably free-range for a richer flavor- 1/2 celery root
- 1 parsnip
- 1 parsley root
- 3 carrots
- 2 potatoes
- 1 red bell pepper
- 2 onions
- 1 l borș fermented wheat bran liquid, or you can substitute with vinegar if unavailable
- 150 g egg noodles
- 2 bunches green parsley
- 3 sprigs fresh lovage optional, but adds a traditional flavor
Instructions
Prepare the Chicken and Vegetables
- Begin by thoroughly washing the chicken, cutting it into pieces, and placing it into a large pot to boil. Clean and peel the celery, parsnip, parsley root, potatoes, and two carrots, and add them whole to the pot with the chicken. Let everything cook together for a while, skimming off any foam that forms on the surface with a fine mesh strainer or a slotted spoon. This helps keep your broth clear.Once the chicken is cooked through, remove the vegetables and discard them (they’ve done their job of adding flavor).
Adding the Fresh Veggies
- Take the remaining carrots and the red bell pepper, peel and chop them into small cubes, then add them to the pot with the chicken. Season with salt to taste. Let the mixture simmer for about 30 minutes with the lid on, so the flavors meld together.
Adding the Bors and Noodles
- After the veggies have softened, add the bors (or vinegar if you're using a substitute). Let the soup boil for another 15 to 20 minutes to fully infuse the flavors.Then, add the wide egg noodles and cook for another 10 minutes until the noodles are tender.
Final Touches
- Once the noodles are done, take the pot off the heat and allow it to cool for about 30 minutes to 1 hour. This resting time helps all the flavors settle. Finely chop the parsley and lovage, and stir them into the soup. Let the soup infuse for a few more minutes under the lid.
Serve and Enjoy
- Your chicken sour soup is now ready! Serve it hot with a side of spicy peppers, and enjoy the hearty, flavorful goodness of this traditional Romanian dish. It’s perfect for a family meal and will fill your home with delicious aromas.
Notes
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