Top 15 European Chicken Soups

Ciorba Radauteana is a traditional soup. It's made with a combination of chicken, onions, sweet red pepper, celery, carrots, lemon juice, garlic, parsley, and sour cream. The ingredients are simmered over medium heat until the meat and the vegetables become tender. The soup is quite sour due to the addition of lemon juice. In Romania, ciorba Radauteana is especially prized for being a hangover cure and having healing properties - it's often used as a remedy for common cold symptoms.Expand

Supă de pui cu tăieței is a Romanian variation of the chicken soup with the addition of homemade noodles. A classic winter dish, this clear soup is usually made with chicken stock, noodles, and vegetables (typically carrots). The chicken meat used for making the stock can be reserved for other dishes or shredded and added to the soup for a more filling meal. In many Romanian households, this soup is traditionally eaten on Sundays, for lunch or dinner. Considered a comfort food, the soup is usually eaten hot, garnished with chopped parsley and ground black pepper.Expand

This clear and hearty chicken broth is one of the most traditional Polish soups. Usually prepared with meat left on the bone, it can incorporate various diced root vegetables and different types of noodles. The recipes for rosół z kury are typically passed down through generations. This labor-intensive soup is traditionally associated with festive weekend meals and various special occasions. It is recommended to serve the soup as an appetizer while still hot, and to garnish it with generous amounts of freshly chopped parsley.Expand

Chikhirtma is a flavorful and hearty Georgian soup that is believed to be a great hangover cure. It consists of chicken pieces, onions, eggs, flour, vinegar, water, and seasonings such as salt, bay leaves, and coriander. It has a slightly sour flavor and a thick, creamy consistency. The soup is usually served hot, and it is recommended to garnish it with freshly chopped coriander.Expand

Bela čorba is a traditional soup that's popular in Serbia. It's made with a combination of chicken breast meat (locally called belo meso), eggs, potatoes, onions, flour, carrots, parsley, and seasonings. Some versions also include a scoop of sour cream that's added to the plate when the dish is served. This soup is traditionally eaten as a first course, but during the summer it can also be served as the main course for lunch. If it's prepared as the main course, the dish will contain more potatoes and it will usually be served with a fresh cabbage salad on the side. The name of the dish is a reference to the dominant color of its ingredients, white. Interestingly, if white vinegar is added to the soup, it's called kisela čorba (sour soup), a traditional hangover remedy.Expand

Greek chicken soup is a comforting dish that is made with a flavorful chicken broth, tender chicken cuts, various root vegetables, and a choice of pasta or rice. Even though it can be prepared with a clear broth, Greeks prefer to thicken the soup with avgolemono—a creamy egg and lemon sauce. Hearty and nutritious, chicken soup is a restaurant staple as well as a classic home-cooked dish.Expand

Zeama is a traditional soup that is also known as the ultimate hangover cure. It typically consists of homemade chicken broth that’s prepared with a smaller whole chicken, water, thin homemade egg noodles (tăiței de casă), and a variety of finely chopped vegetables and herbs. The soup usually contains carrots, onions, sweet peppers, leeks, tomatoes, and potatoes, and it is typically flavored with pepper, salt, and a handful of aromatic herbs such as parsley, dill, thyme, lovage, or celery leaves. Traditionally, the broth is made sour with the addition of borș acru (fermented wheat bran juice), lemon juice, or zeamă de varză acră (sauerkraut juice). Zeama is enjoyed throughout the whole year, typically for lunch. It is often served with traditional Moldovan cornbread on the side, while other typical accompaniments include sour cream, hot peppers, and lemons.Expand

Ciorbă de pui is a sour Romanian version of chicken soup. It consists of chicken meat and lots of vegetables such as carrots, potatoes, onions, peppers, parsnip, and tomatoes. The soup is seasoned with borș, lemon, or sauerkraut juice for a fresh, sour taste. Lovage, bay leaves, and parsley are also used alongside noodles, rice, or dumplings. Ciorbă de pui is served hot and fresh with either hot peppers, scallions, or leeks.Expand

Begova čorba (lit. bey’s soup) is a Bosnian chicken soup that is traditionally served as a warm appetizer. The main ingredients are chicken and okra, which is said to act as an aphrodisiac, but the soup also includes various root vegetables and is thickened with sour cream and eggs. It is typically prepared for national holidays and festive occasions, but it is also a staple of traditional Bosnian restaurants.Expand

Canja de galinha is a comforting Portuguese chicken soup with many regional varieties. It consists of a hearty chicken broth that is enriched with sautéed onions, rice, or orzo pasta, and occasionally diced root vegetables such as celery and carrots. Depending on the region and tradition, the soup is sometimes thickened with beaten egg yolks and seasoned with lemon juice, chopped parsley, or mint leaves. Simple and easy to prepare, canja de galinha is commonly eaten throughout the year, but it is also a staple dish served on many special occasions such as weddings and holiday feasts. Similar varieties can be found in Cape Verde and traditional Brazilian cuisine.Expand