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    Polish Chicken Noodle Soup (Rosol)

    May 4, 2016 By Monika Last Updated May 27, 2022 23 Comments

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    Chicken noodle soup with carrot in bowl with yellow pattern on top of green cloth.

    This nourishing Polish chicken soup (rosol) is a traditional recipe, the perfect healthy comfort food to enjoy on a cold day. It requires few ingredients, no chopping and is super easy to make.

    Chicken noodle soup in orange bowl with spoon and parsley on green cloth.

    Polish chicken soup (rosol) was an integral part of most Sunday lunches throughout my childhood.  These days I tend to cook more vegetable based soups and make chicken soup only occasionally, but whenever I do I am the best mum in the world!  What is it about chicken soup that appeals to children so much? (And not just my own!)

    Equipment you'll need 

    • Kitchen scale/measuring cup
    • Cutting board and knife
    • Large pot and spoon
    • Saucepan for cooking the pasta and strainer

    How to make Polish chicken soup: step-by-step

    This recipe for chicken noodle soup is a low-fat, simplified version of the soup I ate as a child.  I used chicken thighs but without the skin.

    This rosol soup is also simple and doesn't require any chopping or blending, so it's not labour intensive.  Which is not very common for a dish that's made completely from scratch!

    1.To make Polish rosol first place the chicken in a large pot, add half the water, bring to a boil and skim off the white residue.

    3 skinless chicken thighs in large pot with water.

    2. In the meantime prepare the rest of the ingredients.

    Peeled carrot, leek, peeled onion, bay leaf, piece of celeriac, allspice berries and parsley on top of cutting board.

    3. When the soup starts boiling place all the ingredients in the pot, cover, bring to the boil again, then simmer gently, partly covered, for about 50 minutes.

    Whole, peeled carrot, onion, leek and celeriac with bay leaf and parsley in large pot with water.

    4. Use either broth or enjoy this soup chunky - remove the chicken and vegetables from the pot, chop up and place back in the pot.

    Chicken broth with cooked whole vegetables and chicken pieces in large pot, with chopped herbs and lid on cutting board at the top.

    5. Serve with vermicelli pasta (or similar).

    Top down view of chicken noodle soup with carrot and parsley inside yellow-and-white bowl, on top of green cloth.

    Enjoy this old classic on a cold rainy day (we've had plenty of those recently!) with cooked vermicelli and plenty of black pepper.  Don't forget to garnish generously with parsley.

    I usually don't add stock cubes to my dishes and this chicken noodle soup from scratch is no exception.  The combination of the chicken, vegetables and herbs used in this soup creates a tasty stock, so there is no need to add anything else. I used a bit of turmeric for colour but you don't have to.

    Top tips for making rosol recipe

    • Do not allow the soup to boil too rapidly as it may become murky. Simmer it gently.
    • Traditional rosol soup recipes usually include parsley root (not the same as parsnip), but I used parsley instead as parsley root is hard to find outside of Poland.
    • I added a little turmeric for colour but you can omit it if you prefer.
    • You can serve just the broth with the vermicelli or with chunks of chicken and vegetables. Once the soup is ready take the chicken and vegetables out of the pot, chop them up and place back in the pot.
    • If you prefer to serve just the broth you can add the chicken into other dishes, such as chicken quinoa salad or easy lemon chicken potato bake.
    • Add the pasta to individual portions - it will become too soft left in the soup.
    • Freeze portions for up to 3 months.

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    Chicken noodle soup in orange bowl with spoon and parsley on green cloth.

    More Chicken Soup Recipes

    Another simple chicken noodle soup recipe you might like is chicken zoodle soup.  It is made with less wheat vermicelli and includes veggie noodles.  Check out also curried sweet potato chicken mulligatawny soup with spinach as well as chunky chicken and potato soup with vegetables. You might also like Polish krupnik (barley) soup.

    Check out also this collection of 13 healthy easy one pot chicken recipes. You might also enjoy this collection of over 12 creamy vegan soups.

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    Recipe

    Chicken noodle rosol soup in orange bowl with spoon and parsley on green cloth.

    Polish Chicken Noodle Soup (Rosol)

    Polish Chicken Noodle Soup (Rosol) is a traditional dish, nourishing and healthy, the perfect comfort food to enjoy on a cold day.
    4.93 from 14 votes
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    Course: Chicken, Lunch, Soup
    Cuisine: East European, Polish
    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 1 hour hour
    Total Time: 1 hour hour 5 minutes minutes
    Servings: 5 servings
    Calories: 94kcal
    Author: Monika Dabrowski

    Ingredients

    • 2 chicken legs or 3 thighs without the skin
    • 1 medium carrot peeled
    • 1 medium onion peeled
    • 1 small leek
    • 2.47 ounces (70 g) celeriac/celery root small piece, peeled
    • 0.71 ounces (20 g) parsley small bunch, plus more for garnish
    • 1 bay leaf
    • 2 allspice berries
    • ½ tablespoon coarse sea salt and plenty of black pepper
    • 5½ cups (1350 ml) water
    • ⅓ teaspoon turmeric optional (adds colour)
    • Cooked vermicelli enough for 4-6 people

    Instructions

    • Place the chicken in a large pot  and add half the water.  Cover and bring to boil. Remove the lid and skim off the white residue that will form on the surface as it cooks.  Ensure the soup only simmers gently.
    • Add the remaining water and the rest of the ingredients. Cover, leaving a little opening and simmer for about 50 minutes (try not to allow the soup to cook too rapidly as the broth may become cloudy).
    • Remove from the heat.  Serve with cooked vermicelli and garnish with freshly chopped parsley

    Notes

    • Do not allow the soup to boil too rapidly as it may become murky. Simmer it gently.
    • Traditional rosol soup recipes usually include parsley root (not the same as parsnip) but I used parsley instead as parsley root can be hard to find outside of Poland. 
    • I added a little turmeric for colour but you can omit it if you prefer.
    • *Optional: add about 1 teaspoon of dried lovage (or a few sprigs of fresh) into the rosol as it's cooking. This herb can be hard to come by so don't worry if you can't get it, your soup will still be delicious without it.
    • You can serve just the broth with the vermicelli or with chunks of chicken and vegetables. Once the soup is ready take the chicken and vegetables out of the pot, chop them up and place back in the pot. 
    • If you prefer to serve just the broth you can add the chicken into other dishes, such as chicken quinoa salad or easy lemon chicken potato bake.
    • Add the noodles to individual portions - they will become too soft if left in the soup.
    • Freeze individual portions for up to 3 months.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1serving | Calories: 94kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 47mg | Sodium: 789mg | Potassium: 284mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 2604IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 43mg | Iron: 1mg

    *Nutritional information is automatically generated and should be considered as an estimate.

    **A note about baking: If using a fan-assisted oven refer to your appliance's instructions and adjust the temperature accordingly.

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      4.93 from 14 votes (10 ratings without comment)

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    1. Angela says

      February 18, 2025 at 9:35 am

      5 stars
      just made this and it is so simple to do and it tastes heavenly.

      Reply
      • Monika says

        February 18, 2025 at 9:57 am

        Great to know, thank you:)

        Reply
    2. Gail paige says

      March 18, 2024 at 9:11 pm

      Sounds good I am having a polish day at work (I AM a cook at a hospital and I am going to try this out

      Reply
      • Monika says

        March 19, 2024 at 10:40 am

        Hope you enjoy it!

        Reply
    3. Stefon says

      February 01, 2023 at 4:47 pm

      My bocce made this recipe for me every winter when we were kids I never forget how warm it made you feel when we were playing out in the snow all day.

      Reply
      • Monika says

        February 03, 2023 at 11:11 am

        This soup does have that effect, I agree!

        Reply
    4. Pam says

      January 14, 2023 at 11:03 pm

      This soup is soooo good!! It was also very easy. It is my favorite way to make chicken soup, and I have made plenty of chicken soups in my life, I am well over 70 years old. I am glad I found this receipe.

      Reply
      • Monika says

        January 16, 2023 at 8:35 pm

        Oh, I am so glad! This means a lot especially as you are such an experienced cook. Thank you:)

        Reply
    5. Toni says

      November 08, 2022 at 5:11 pm

      5 stars
      I have made this recipe so many times over the past year and I can safely say it's a family favourite! We don't eat meat so I make a vegan chicken version with a quality vegan chicken stock (better than boullion chickenless). Thank you so much for the recipe 🙂

      Reply
      • Monika says

        November 09, 2022 at 3:51 pm

        Thank you for your feedback. I have to admit I never thought this recipe could be made vegan, glad it turns out well for you:)

        Reply
    6. Susan Panny says

      June 25, 2022 at 6:27 pm

      5 stars
      We use saffron, rather than turmeric for color. (Also use a rib of celery). Dill, instead of parsley for garnish, is also a variation...

      Reply
      • Monika says

        June 25, 2022 at 11:29 pm

        Sounds tasty. Thanks for the feedback:)

        Reply
    7. ona says

      October 24, 2021 at 6:55 am

      Wygląda dobrze ale jak przeczytałam w składzie listek i ziele to juz przestało mi sie podobać , te przyprawy dobre są do galarety i innych zup ale NIGDY do rosołu !

      Reply
    8. Rubi Kaur says

      March 26, 2020 at 4:37 am

      I think the size of chicken breasts has changed dramatically since Julia Child's day, which could account for some of her shorter cook time.

      Reply
      • Monika says

        March 26, 2020 at 8:36 am

        I am sure you are right although I wasn't following her recipe. If you cut the chicken breast in half, as I suggested in the recipe, you will be able to reduce cooking time:)

        Reply
    9. regs says

      January 22, 2020 at 4:10 am

      4 stars
      simple yet elegant presentation, love it

      Reply
    10. [email protected] says

      June 21, 2016 at 3:39 pm

      Thanks:)

      Reply
    11. Hayley (@SnapHappyBakes) says

      May 11, 2016 at 2:52 pm

      You cannot beat a great bowl of healthy soup! Yum.

      Reply
      • [email protected] says

        May 11, 2016 at 3:27 pm

        Thanks Hayley :O)

        Reply
    12. hijackedbytwins says

      May 09, 2016 at 9:53 am

      You simply cannot beat a good home cooked chicken soup. This one looks and sounds lovely.

      Reply
      • [email protected] says

        May 09, 2016 at 11:31 am

        Thank you Kirsty:)

        Reply
    13. JBS says

      May 09, 2016 at 6:49 am

      Lovely recipes - anything with apricot kernels ?

      Reply
      • [email protected] says

        May 09, 2016 at 7:01 am

        Perhaps in future recipes:)

        Reply

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