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Mild broth - which spices to choose?
If you love the delicate, subtle flavour of broth, you can use spices such as lovage leaf, parsley and allspice. Mild broth is the most standard, traditional version of this popular Polish soup - emphasising the natural flavour of chicken. Mild broth will work well for those who appreciate traditional, 'home-made' flavours - which may have been in their family homes.
Spicy broth - which spices to add?
To make the broth a little more spicy and expressive - we can bet on spices such as pepper or garlic. This slightly more intense version of the standard broth does not change the taste of the soup, but noticeably enhances its flavour. Spicy broth will appeal to lovers of warming aromas who like spicy accents in their cooking and want to spice up this traditional soup without losing the taste of the chicken and vegetables it contains. If you want to spice up your traditional Polish broth in a more expressive way, add dried lovage root - your family will be delighted!
Changing the flavour of broth - which spices work best?
Broth makes an interesting base for many other soups. Depending on the seasonings and additives used, it can become, for example, intensely tomato-y if you add sun-dried tomatoes and basil, orvividly herbaceous with a blend of Provence. To give the broth distinctive flavours typical of Italian cuisine, we can add oregano, garlic and fresh parsley, while the introduction of saffron and sweet paprika will transport our taste buds to sunny Spain. This lesser-known version of broth will prove useful when you want to easily and quickly transform a traditional Polish soup into a slightly different dish, surprising your household members and guests!
