Ingredients
Recipe for 4 people.
 1 whole chicken or 4 chicken fillets |
 2 carrots peeled and sliced |
 2 branches of celery cut into pieces |
 2 cleaned and sliced leeks |
 1 chopped onion |
 2 peeled potatoes cut into cubes |
 200 ml of cooking cream |
 2 eggs |
 Fresh chopped parsley for garnish |
 Salt and pepper to taste |
Utensils
 Casserole |
 Chef’s knife |
 Fish spatula |
 Salad bowl |
 Wooden spoon |
Peeler |
 Shallow plate |
 Timer |
Preparation step by step
Total cooking time: 1 hour
Preparation time: 20 minutes
Rest time: None
Cooking time: 40 minutes
STEP 1:
Start by cutting the chicken into pieces, removing the skin and bones for even cooking.
STEP 2:
In a large casserole, sauté the pieces of chicken with chopped onions for a few minutes.
STEP 3:
Then add the pre-cut carrots, leeks, and celery, and mix everything well.
STEP 4:
Add the cubed potatoes, then add water to cover the ingredients.
STEP 5:
Let it simmer for about 30 minutes, until the vegetables are tender and the chicken is well cooked.
STEP 6:
Finish by adding the cooking cream and, if desired, beaten eggs for extra creaminess.
STEP 7:
Season with fresh chopped parsley and serve hot in shallow plates.
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Through this dish, one not only accesses a comforting meal-soup, but also a piece of culinary culture that is an integral part of the identity of Belgium. Each bite evokes ancestral know-how and a passion for local products.
