Chicken and Potato Bozbash with Fragrant Saffron

Chicken and Potato Bozbash with Fragrant Saffron is a delicious and hearty Azerbaijani soup that is perfect for any occasion. This dish is a perfect combination of tender chicken, potatoes, and fragrant saffron that will leave your taste buds craving for more.

To make this dish, you will need the following ingredients per serving:

- 1 chicken breast, cut into small pieces
- 1 medium-sized potato, peeled and diced
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon saffron threads
- 2 cups chicken broth
- Salt to taste
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish

To start, heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic and sauté until the onion is translucent. Add the chicken breast pieces and cook until browned on all sides. Add the diced potatoes, ground cumin, ground coriander, ground turmeric, and ground black pepper. Stir well to combine all the ingredients.
Add the chicken broth and saffron threads to the pot. Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for about 20-25 minutes or until the potatoes are tender. Season with salt to taste.
Once the soup is ready, ladle it into bowls and garnish with chopped fresh parsley. The Chicken and Potato Bozbash with Fragrant Saffron is ready to serve.
This dish is a perfect combination of savory and fragrant flavors that will leave you feeling satisfied and warm. The tender chicken and potatoes are perfectly cooked and the saffron adds a unique and delicious flavor to the soup.
In two words, this dish can be described as 'Hearty Soup' and the three main ingredients are chicken, potato, and saffron.
Cooking tip: To get the most flavor out of the saffron, soak the threads in a tablespoon of hot water for 10-15 minutes before adding them to the soup.