Put the chicken with the vegetables and spices in cold water and bring to a boil. Reduce the temperature and simmer gently for 3 hours.
Remove the chicken meat from the bone and cut it into small pieces.
Season the strained soup with salt and nutmeg (freshly grated). Mix in a little juice of a lemon.
Stir the egg yolks and whipped cream together and add to the soup. Add chicken cubes to soup and heat until hot. Sprinkle with chives before serving.
Tip: Always use aromatic spices to enhance your dishes!