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Soup Meat

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Nutritional Values

🔥350kcal
💪25gProtein
🌾30gCarbs
🥑15gFat
🌿3gFibre
⚖️300 mlServing

* Per serving · 300 ml. May vary.

Allergens

🌾 Gluten 🥚 Eggs

Zeamă de Găină

How to order / say it
Say it Zeamă de Găină — [zyeh-mah deh guh-ee-nuh]
Order I'll have Zeamă de Găină, please.
Locally Aș dori Zeamă de Găină, vă rog.
Say locally

A nourishing chicken soup with homemade noodles and fresh herbs.

Why try it?

This traditional soup is often served at family gatherings, embodying the warmth and care intrinsic to Orheiul Vechi hospitality.

How it tastes

A light yet flavorful broth with tender chicken pieces and soft handmade noodles. Fresh herbs add a refreshing note.

Origin & History — first documented: 1880

With roots in the culinary traditions of rural Moldovan communities, this soup became emblematic of Orheiul Vechi in the late 1800s, celebrating the abundance of local poultry.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🥩 350 g chicken
  • 🥕 100 g carrot
  • 🌾 150 g egg noodles
  • 🌿 20 g parsley
  • 🧄 100 g onion
  • 🥕 50 g celery

Method

  1. 1 Boil chicken and vegetables to create a broth.
  2. 2 Remove chicken, shred meat, and return to pot.
  3. 3 Add noodles and cook until tender.
  4. 4 Season with salt and fresh parsley.
  5. 5 Serve hot, with fresh bread on the side.

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