Rosol (Polish Chicken Soup)
A clear, comforting Polish chicken soup made by slowly simmering chicken with aromatic vegetables, herbs, and warm spices.
- 2 hr 50 min
- 300 kcal
- Polish
- Soup
Mellowpan tip: Makes 6 servings. Plan the extras as tomorrow’s lunch.

Ingredients
For 6 servings
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Steps
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Step 1:
Add the chicken to a large Dutch oven or stockpot.
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Step 2:
Cover with water.
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Step 3:
Bring to a boil.
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Step 4:
Simmer for 2 to 2 1/2 hours, skimming any impurities from the top to ensure a clear broth.
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Step 5:
If your pot is large enough, add the vegetables and spices for the last hour of cooking.
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Step 6:
If your pot is not large enough, cook the chicken and bones for the full cooking time, then remove them from the pot.
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Step 7:
Cook the vegetables and spices separately.
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Step 8:
Strain everything out of the broth.
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Step 9:
Remove the chicken from the bones, pulling the meat into large chunks.
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Step 10:
Slice the carrots.
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Step 11:
Return the chicken and carrots to the broth.
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Step 12:
Cook noodles according to the package instructions, if using.
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Step 13:
Add noodles to each bowl, then top with hot soup.








