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Moldovan Chicken Soup

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Course dinner, Soup
Cuisine Eastern European, Moldovan
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 6 pieces chicken pieces bone-in, skin-on
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 2 medium carrots diced
  • 3 medium tomatoes diced or 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
  • 3 cloves garlic diced
  • 2 tablespoons dried dill
  • 2 bay leaves bay leaves
  • 1 tablespoon salt or to taste
  • 1 tablespoon black pepper or to taste
  • 1 cup dry white wine
  • 8 cups water
  • 1 medium cabbage chopped
  • 2 medium potatoes diced

Instructions
 

  • Heat oil in a large, heavy pot over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Brown chicken in batches, skin-side down, until crispy. Remove chicken and set aside.
  • Add onion and carrots to the pot and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
  • Add tomatoes and garlic and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
  • Return chicken to the pot. Add dill, bay leaves, wine, and water. Bring to a simmer.
  • Cover and cook for 1 to 1.5 hours, or until chicken is cooked through.
  • Remove chicken and set aside to cool. Add cabbage and potatoes to the pot and continue simmering for another hour, or until tender.
  • Remove chicken skin and bones, shred the meat, and return it to the pot. Skim any excess fat from the broth.
  • Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve hot with crusty bread.
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