Ingredients
- 4 whole chicken legs
- 2 onions, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 4 large carrots, cut in half horizontally
- 1 stalk celery, coarsely chopped
- 1 bay leaf
- 6 peppercorns
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup small pasta or rice, cooked until tender (for serving)
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Preparation
Step 1
1. In a large heatproof bowl, set the chicken legs. Pour enough boiling water over them to cover them completely. Set aside for 15 minutes.
2. With tongs, transfer the legs to the pressure cooker. Add the onions, carrots, and celery. Add enough cold water to cover the legs by 1 inch. Add the bay leaf, peppercorns, and salt.
3. Cover with the lid and lock it in place. Bring to medium pressure. Cook for 20 minutes.
4. Carefully transfer the pressure cooker to the sink and run very cold water directly onto the lid for 5 minutes or until you can open the lock without forcing it.
5. Lift off the lid and let the soup sit for 15 minutes to cool slightly.
6. With a large slotted spoon, lift out the chicken legs and vegetables and transfer to a large bowl. Tip the soup into a large container. Leave both to cool.
7. When the soup is cool, cover and refrigerate. When the chicken is cool, remove the meat from the bones. Discard skin, bones, bay leaf, and peppercorns. Cut the meat into 1/4-inch pieces. Return the meat to the vegetables. Cover and refrigerate for several hours or until cold.
8. With a slotted spoon, skim off and discard the fat from the soup. Tip the soup into a large pot. Add the chicken and vegetables. Bring to a boil and simmer for 5 minutes or until hot.
9. Add several spoonfuls of pasta or rice to 4 deep bowls. Ladle the soup, chicken, and vegetables on top. Sprinkle with parsley.