Begova čorba (Bosnian chicken and okra soup)
Bosnian chicken and okra soup thickened with puréed cooked vegetables and potatoes. Makes 4 servings; preparation times are estimates.
Begova čorba is a hearty Bosnian soup made with chicken and okra. In this version, puréed cooked vegetables and potatoes give the broth a creamy texture. The quantities make 4 servings; hands-on preparation is estimated at 20 minutes, plus 30 minutes of soaking and 60 minutes of cooking.
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Method
- 01
Soak the okra
Place the okra in a bowl and cover it with boiling water and the juice of half a lemon. Soak for 30 minutes, then drain. Meanwhile, peel and prepare the carrots, celery root, and potatoes.
Ready to continue when: The okra has soaked for 30 minutes and is drained; the vegetables are prepared.
30 min - 02
Make the broth
Put the chicken, carrots, celery root, and parsley in a large pot with the 2 liters of water. Bring to a boil, lower the heat, and simmer gently for 30 minutes.
Ready to continue when: The broth has simmered gently for 30 minutes and the chicken is beginning to soften.
30 min - 03
Cook the potatoes and okra
Add the potatoes, drained okra, and bay leaf to the broth. Cook over medium heat for 30 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.
Ready to continue when: The potatoes are easily pierced with a fork and the okra is cooked.
30 min - 04
Purée some of the vegetables and finish the soup
Carefully remove the chicken, potatoes, and carrots from the broth. Discard the bay leaf. Purée the potatoes, carrots, and celery root with a little broth, then stir the purée back into the pot. Shred or chop the chicken, return it to the soup, and heat until thoroughly hot. Serve with some of the reserved parsley.
Ready to continue when: The purée is incorporated into the broth, the chicken is fully cooked, and the soup is hot and ready to serve.
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