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Bosnian Domaca Pileca Supa Recipe

206kcal
5 from 1 vote
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Prep 15 minutes
Cook 1 hour 30 minutes
Total 1 hour 45 minutes
Hearty broth filled with succulent chicken and a variety of vegetables.
Servings 8 Servings
Course Dinner, Main Course, Soup
Cuisine Bosnian

Ingredients

  • 1 whole chicken cut into pieces
  • 2 carrots peeled and chopped
  • 2 celery stalks chopped
  • 1 onion peeled and chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 tbsp. of chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 tbsp. of chopped fresh thyme
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Water

Equipment

  • Large pot with a lid
  • fine mesh sieve
  • Cooking spoon

Method

  1. In a large pot, add the chicken pieces, chopped carrots, celery, onion, garlic, bay leaf, parsley, thyme, salt, and pepper.
  2. Add enough water to cover the chicken and vegetables.
  3. Bring the pot to a boil and then reduce the heat to low.
  4. Cover the pot and let it simmer for 1-2 hours, or until the chicken is cooked and the vegetables are tender.
  5. Remove the chicken pieces from the pot and set them aside.
  6. Strain the broth through a fine-mesh sieve, discarding the solids.
  7. Remove the skin and bones from the chicken pieces and shred the meat into bite-size pieces.
  8. Return the shredded chicken to the pot with the broth.
  9. Heat the soup on low heat for 10-15 minutes, or until heated through.
  10. Serve hot with crusty bread or crackers.

Nutrition

Serving1ServingCalories206kcalCarbohydrates4gProtein24gFat10gSaturated Fat3gCholesterol83mgSodium176mgPotassium267mgFiber1gSugar1g

Notes

Tips and Tricks

To make the preparation process easier, you can use pre-cut vegetables or a food processor to chop the vegetables quickly.
You can also use a rotisserie chicken instead of a whole chicken to save time.
Additionally, you can make the soup in advance and let it sit overnight to allow the flavors to meld together.

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