Sour Chicken Soup (Kisela Čorba)

My paternal grandmother, Julka, made this for us and mom got the recipe. It is a nice simple soup and very flavorful. Grandma told us it is a recipe from Vojvodina region of the former Yugoslavia and has Hungarian influence since the area is near the border with Hungary.

2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts 

1 clove garlic, minced

1 teaspoon Vegeta (If you can't find Vegeta, use salt-free Original Mrs. Dash)

1 parsnip 

1 tsp paprika  

3 stalks celery 

1/2 tbsp rinsed rice 

1 carrot 

2 egg yolks 

1 large onion 

2 tbsp distilled vinegar

 2 heaped tbsp sour cream 

Salt and white pepper

Chopped green onion for garnish

Dice the chicken breasts, place in a thick-bottomed pan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Meanwhile, cut the vegetables into small diced pieces and add to the chicken and boiling water. Simmer gently for 20 mins. Add salt, pepper, paprika and the rinsed rice. Continue to simmer for 20 mins. Beat the egg yolks with the vinegar, then whisk the egg and vinegar mixture into the soup. Ladle into soup bowls and top with sour cream and green onions. Sprinkle with paprika.