Hen Soup with Homemade Noodles
Hen soup with homemade noodles is one of the most comforting and classic dishes in Romanian cuisine. Made from free-range hen slowly simmered with root vegetables, the golden and aromatic broth is finished with homemade noodles and fresh parsley. It is the soup of childhood for many Romanians and a traditional remedy for winter days and recovery.
Servings
6
Prep
30 min
Cook
120 min
Total
150 min
🥘Ingredients
servings
Hen broth
Homemade noodles
Finishing
✅Dietary Compatibility
Yield
approx. 3 L soup
📦Storage
Refrigerator
Broth without noodles — up to 4 days in a sealed container. Add fresh noodles when reheating.
Freezer
Broth without noodles can be frozen up to 3 months — cooked noodles do not freeze well.
🥗Nutrition Facts
Values per serving (approx. 400 ml with meat and noodles)
Calories
320 kcal
Protein
28 g
Fat
12 g
Carbohydrates
24 g
Fiber
2 g
🍷Pairs Well With
💡Variations
Replace the noodles with semolina dumplings or cooked rice for classic alternative versions.
Add a few drops of lemon juice to the bowl at serving for a subtle acidic note.
Use free-range chicken instead of hen if unavailable — reduce cooking time to 60–75 minutes.