Waterzooi (Vaterzoy)

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I learned this while stationed in the Flemish part of Belgium, in a village called Sint-Hubrechtslille. So tasty good, my daughter still asks me to make it for her 10 years later!

Submitted by Rayna Jordan
Updated on July 14, 2022
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr
Total Time:
1 hr 15 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

  • 2 pounds fryer or boiler chicken, cut into pieces

  • 2 leeks, sliced

  • 1 large onion, diced

  • 2 stalks celery, sliced

  • 1 ½ teaspoons salt

  • 5 cups water

  • 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules

  • ¼ teaspoon nutmeg

  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour

  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

  • ½ cup heavy cream

  • 2 egg yolks

  • 1 tablespoon dried parsley

Directions

  1. Heat the oil in a large Dutch oven over medium -high heat and quickly brown the chicken pieces. Remove and set aside.

  2. In the same pot, saute the leeks, onion, celery and salt until the vegetables are tender crisp. Return the chicken to the pot and add the water, bouillon and nutmeg. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low; cover and simmer for 35 to 40 minutes, until the chicken is tender.

  3. In a small bowl or cup, combine the flour and lemon juice; pour into the pot and stir.

  4. Beat the cream and the egg yolks with 2 tablespoons of the hot liquid; stir into pot. Heat through, but do not allow to boil as the cream will curdle. Sprinkle in the parsley before serving.

23 home cooks made it!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

341 Calories
24g Fat
7g Carbs
23g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 341
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 24g 31%
Saturated Fat 9g 44%
Cholesterol 162mg 54%
Sodium 823mg 36%
Total Carbohydrate 7g 3%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 23g 46%
Vitamin C 5mg 5%
Calcium 54mg 4%
Iron 2mg 11%
Potassium 274mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.