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This traditional Eastern European staple is a masterpiece of patience, simmered slowly to extract deep, rich flavors.","serves":6,"time":{"prepMinutes":30,"cookMinutes":180,"totalMinutes":210,"activeMinutes":45},"ingredients":[{"id":"ingredient-1","original":"1.5 kg whole chicken, cut into pieces","name":"Whole Chicken","quantity":1.5,"unit":"kg","usQuantity":3.3,"usUnit":"lb","form":"whole, cut into pieces","notes":"Preferably free-range","group":"Meat","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-2","original":"500g beef marrow bones","name":"Beef marrow bones","quantity":500,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1.1,"usUnit":"lb","form":"raw","notes":"Adds depth and richness","group":"Meat","optional":true},{"id":"ingredient-3","original":"4 large carrots, peeled","name":"Carrots","quantity":4,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":4,"usUnit":"piece","form":"peeled","notes":"Large","group":"Vegetables","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-4","original":"3 parsnips, peeled","name":"Parsnip","quantity":3,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":3,"usUnit":"piece","form":"peeled","notes":"Often called parsley root in Eastern Europe","group":"Vegetables","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-5","original":"1/2 small celeriac, peeled","name":"Celeriac","quantity":0.5,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":0.5,"usUnit":"piece","form":"peeled","notes":"Celery root","group":"Vegetables","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-6","original":"1 medium onion, skin on for color","name":"Onion","quantity":1,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"piece","form":"whole, skin on","notes":"Yellow onion; the skin provides the golden color","group":"Vegetables","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-7","original":"3 cloves garlic, peeled","name":"Garlic","quantity":3,"unit":"clove","usQuantity":3,"usUnit":"clove","form":"peeled","notes":"","group":"Vegetables","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-8","original":"1 tbsp salt, or to taste","name":"Salt","quantity":15,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"","notes":"Adjust to taste","group":"Seasoning","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-9","original":"10 whole black peppercorns","name":"Black Peppercorn","quantity":10,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":10,"usUnit":"piece","form":"whole","notes":"","group":"Seasoning","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-10","original":"200g vermicelli or 'csigatészta' noodles","name":"Vermicelli Pasta","quantity":200,"unit":"g","usQuantity":7,"usUnit":"oz","form":"dried","notes":"Thin egg noodles","group":"Garnish","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-11","original":"1 bunch fresh parsley","name":"Chopped Parsley","quantity":1,"unit":"bunch","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"bunch","form":"fresh","notes":"Kept whole to remove later","group":"Vegetables","optional":false}],"instructions":[{"id":"instruction-1","text":"Place the chicken and beef marrow bones in a large soup pot and cover with approximately 4 liters (4.2 qt) of cold water. Bring to a very slow simmer over medium heat.","group":"Preparation","title":"Place the chicken and beef marrow bones","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"As the water starts to simmer, foam will rise to the top. Carefully skim off all the foam with a fine mesh spoon until the liquid is clear.","group":"Cooking","title":"As the water starts","timerMinutes":15,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Add the salt and black peppercorns. Lower the heat to the minimum setting, ensuring the liquid barely bubbles. Simmer uncovered for 1 hour.","group":"Cooking","title":"Add the salt and black peppercorns","timerMinutes":60,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Add the carrots, parsnips, celeriac, whole onion, garlic, and the bunch of parsley. If the water level has dropped significantly, top up with a little more water. Simmer for another 1.5 to 2 hours until the vegetables are tender and the meat is falling off the bone.","group":"Cooking","title":"Add the carrots, parsnips, celeriac, whole onion, garlic","timerMinutes":120,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Remove the pot from the heat. Carefully take out the meat and vegetables and place them on a platter. Strain the broth through a very fine sieve or a cheesecloth into a clean pot.","group":"Finishing","title":"Remove the pot from the heat","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Finishing"},{"id":"instruction-6","text":"In a separate pot of salted water, boil the vermicelli noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.","group":"Finishing","title":"Boil the vermicelli noodles according","timerMinutes":5,"sourceTitle":"Finishing"},{"id":"instruction-7","text":"Serve the clear broth in bowls, adding the cooked noodles, pieces of meat, and slices of the cooked root vegetables to each portion.","group":"Serving","title":"Serve the clear broth","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Serving"}],"notes":"The secret to a clear broth is to never let it boil vigorously; it should only 'smile' (gentle bubbles). Skimming the foam at the start is crucial for clarity.","cuisine":{"group":"Eastern European","specific":["Hungarian"]},"course":["soup"],"cookingMethod":["simmer","boil"],"equipment":["large soup pot","fine mesh spoon","fine sieve","peeler"],"diet":["high_protein","dairy_free"],"allergens":["gluten","eggs","celery"],"difficulty":"medium","yield":{"amount":3,"unit":"l","note":"Yields approximately 3 liters of finished soup"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"The broth tastes even better the next day. Store the broth, meat/veg, and noodles in separate containers."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Keep the broth and solids refrigerated. Reheat the broth to a boil before serving.","reheatingNotes":"Reheat on the stovetop. 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