Rosol (Polish Chicken Soup)

The method

1. 01

   Add chicken to a large Dutch oven or stock pot.

2. 02

   Cover with water.

3. 03

   Bring to a boil and simmer for 2 to 2 1/2 hours, skimming any impurities off the top to ensure a clear broth.

4. 04

   If your pot is big enough, add the vegetables and spices for the last hour of the cooking time.

5. 05

   If not, cook the meat/bones for the full cooking time, then remove them.

6. 06

   Cook the vegetables and spices separately.

7. 07

   Strain everything out of the broth.

8. 08

   Bone the chicken, pulling the meat into large chunks.

9. 09

   Slice the carrots.

10. 10

    Return the chicken and carrots to the broth.

11. 11

    Cook noodles according to package instructions if you’re using them.

12. 12

    Add noodles to bowl and then top with hot soup.