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TRADITIONAL ROMANIAN GARLIC CHICKEN SOUP WITH SOUR CREAM

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TRADITIONAL ROMANIAN GARLIC CHICKEN SOUP WITH SOUR CREAM

TRADITIONAL ROMANIAN GARLIC CHICKEN SOUP WITH SOUR CREAM

A rich, creamy chicken soup infused with bold garlic flavor and finished with luscious sour cream. This comforting classic balances silky textures with a spicy kick from hot peppers, perfect for warming up any day. Serve with extra chili for those who love it fiery.

πŸ•’ Prep Time: 15 min

🍳 Cook Time: 30 min (plus chicken broth preparation)
🍰 Yields: 6 servings

Ingredients

  • 2.5 liters chicken broth (prepared from Β½ chicken, carrots, celery, parsley root)
  • 350 g full-fat sour cream (25% fat)
  • 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1 hot chili pepper
  • 7 garlic cloves
  • Salt, to taste
  • White pepper, to taste
  • 1 tbsp vinegar (optional)

Instructions

1. Prepare the Chicken Broth

  • Prepare chicken broth following your preferred recipe up to step 4 (including). For this recipe, use 2.5 liters of strained broth and meat from half a chicken.

2. Prep Ingredients

  • Keep the broth warm on the lowest heat, ensuring it does not boil.
  • Remove meat from half the chicken and shred into thin strips.
  • Slice the chili pepper into rings and remove seeds. Check the chili’s heat level to your liking.

3. Temper the Sour Cream

  • In a bowl, whisk sour cream with flour until smooth.
  • Gradually add about 5 ladles of hot broth to the sour cream mixture, whisking constantly to prevent lumps and curdling.

Note: Using full-fat sour cream reduces the chance of curdling.

4. Combine and Simmer

  • Slowly stir the tempered sour cream mixture into the warm broth, stirring frequently.
  • Add shredded chicken and chili slices.

5. Prepare Garlic Sauce (Mujdei)

  • Crush garlic cloves with salt to form a paste.
  • Add a small amount of hot broth to the garlic paste to make a concentrated mujdei.
  • Strain the mujdei through a fine mesh sieve into the soup to avoid garlic chunks.
  • Stir well, then taste and adjust garlic intensity. Add more mujdei if desired.

6. Final Seasoning and Serving

  • Add vinegar if using and season soup with salt and white pepper.
  • Simmer gently on low heat for 10 more minutes.
  • Optional: Enhance soup appearance by sautΓ©ing a carrot in oil and adding the oil (without the carrot) to the soup before serving.

πŸ’‘ Tips

  • Keep broth from boiling after adding sour cream to avoid curdling.
  • Adjust chili and garlic levels to suit your heat tolerance.
  • Straining garlic paste keeps the soup smooth and aromatic.
  • Full-fat sour cream provides creaminess and stability.

πŸŽ‰ Perfect For

  • Comforting winter meals
  • Fans of bold garlic and spicy soups
  • Traditional Romanian home cooking enthusiasts

πŸ“ Final Thoughts

This Romanian garlic chicken soup with sour cream delivers a creamy, spicy, and aromatic experience that’s both nourishing and satisfying. Its balance of textures and flavors makes it a beloved dish for cold days, with flexibility for those who enjoy extra heat.