World Recipe: Supu ya kuku

01 Nov World Recipe: Supu ya kuku

From Tanzania comes Supu ya kuku, a comforting homemade chicken soup that combines meat, vegetables and a flavourful broth. It is a simple recipe that makes the most of basic ingredients to create a hearty and nutritious dish, perfect for sharing with the family.

Ingredients

• 1 chicken, cut into quarters
• 2 onions
• ½ cup cabbage
• 2 tomatoes
• 1 stalk of celery
• Water, as needed
• Salt to taste
• Pepper to taste
• 50 g butter
• Oil

Method

• In a deep frying pan, add a little oil and the butter. Add the chopped tomatoes, cabbage, celery and onions. Cook over medium heat until the vegetables begin to soften and release their aromas.
• Add the chicken quarters and enough water to cover them. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper and cook over medium heat until the chicken is completely cooked and tender.
• Once ready, remove the chicken from the pan, allow it to cool slightly and remove the bones. Cut the meat into small pieces and return it to the pan with the broth and vegetables.
• Cook for one more minute so that all the flavours come together. Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary. Serve the Supu ya kuku piping hot and enjoy this classic taste of Tanzania.