On this day 184 years ago, the Hungarian actor and comedian after whom this soup is named was born. Here’s the story of Újházi chicken soup, and we’ll also introduce the man it’s named after!
The Újházi chicken soup was named after him
The soup originates from Gundel’s predecessor, Wampetics, where it was prepared to the liking of a renowned actor, who gave the following instructions: he stated that
- with pieces of mature hen,
- with trifles,
- with good-quality pieces of white meat,
- with pasta
- and would like a soup made with the appropriate vegetables.
It was believed that A bowl of this soup will get a sick person back on their feet and turn a healthy person into a thriving young person. The inspiration behind the recipe and the soup’s namesake was none other than Ede Újházi, the actor and comedian who was born on this day in 1841.
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