Absolutely! 🇭🇺 Magyar Csirke- vagy Tyúkhúsleves (Hungarian Chicken or Hen Soup) is one of the most beloved Hungarian comfort foods — a clear golden broth made by slowly simmering a whole chicken (or hen) with root vegetables, served with fine egg noodles or semolina dumplings.
This is a Sunday tradition in many Hungarian households and is often served as the first course before a hearty main dish.
🍲 Hungarian Chicken or Hen Soup (Csirkehúsleves / Tyúkhúsleves)
Ingredients:
- 1 whole chicken or soup hen (about 3–4 lbs / 1.5–2 kg)
- 3 large carrots, peeled
- 2 parsnips, peeled
- ½ small celeriac (celery root), peeled
- 1 small kohlrabi (optional, traditional)
- 1 leek or 1 small onion, halved
- 1 bunch fresh parsley (leave whole)
- 1 tsp black peppercorns
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt to taste
- Water (enough to cover chicken by 2–3 inches)
For Serving:
- Fine egg noodles (cérnametélt) or semolina dumplings (grízgaluska)
- Fresh parsley for garnish