Ingredients for - Poached-Chicken Soup
How to cook deliciously - Poached-Chicken Soup
1. Stage
In a large pot, heat the oil over moderate heat. Add the onion, carrot, celery, and 1 teaspoon of the salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables start to soften, about 10 minutes.
2. Stage
Add the chicken, potatoes, turnips, broth, vinegar, water, thyme, bay leaf, and the remaining 1 teaspoon salt. Cover and bring to a boil.
3. Stage
Reduce the heat and simmer, partially covered, until the chicken is just done, about 10 minutes for the breasts and 15 minutes for the legs and thighs; remove each piece as it is done.
4. Stage
Continue simmering the soup until the potatoes and turnips are tender, about 5 minutes longer. Stir in the pepper and parsley. Remove the thyme sprig and bay leaf. To serve, divide the chicken pieces among four shallow bowls and ladle the broth and vegetables over them.
5. Stage
Wine Recommendation: Though they are America's favorite wines, chardonnays are often quite awkward with food. Here, however, a California chardonnay that is medium-bodied and not too oaky will be just the ticket.
