Ingredients

• 1 smaller whole chicken (about 3lb), cut up
  
• 12 cups water
  
• 3 teaspoons salt
  
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
  
• 1/2 medium onion
  
• 1 carrot
  
• 1/2 big fresh tomato
  
• 2 cups homemade egg noodles
  
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped medium celery stalk (reserve celery leaves, if any)
  
• 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
  
• 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh dill weed
  
• 3-4 small branches fresh thyme
  

Directions

• Sauté the onion and carrots until soft in a Dutch oven or deep stock pot. 
  
• Add the chicken and water then bring to a boil. 
  
• Turn heat down to medium-low heat and simmer for about 45 minutes to an hour (will depend on chicken).
  
• Skim any froth.
  
• Add salt, black pepper, tomato and celery.
  
• Cook for 5 minutes. 
  
• Add the egg noodles and lemon juice and cook for about 5 more minutes.
  
• Add the fresh herbs (including celery leaves, if any).
  
• Cover, remove from heat. 
  
• Let stand for at least 30 minutes to let flavors blend.
  

#maindish #soup

Recipe submitted by Peace Corps Moldova staff