Belizean Chicken Soup

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner while chicken thighs are more affordable.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice offers a similar tartness, while vinegar is cost-effective.

jalapeño

🥗Healthier: bell pepper

💰Cheaper: banana pepper

Bell peppers provide sweetness without heat, and banana peppers are often cheaper.

cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: dill

Parsley offers a fresh flavor, while dill is often less expensive.

Wash chicken thighs in vinegar and water, then remove skin.

Season chicken with salt, black pepper, and ricado.

Heat oil in a large pot.

Add chicken thighs to the hot oil and brown for 3-5 minutes on each side.

Add about 10 cups of water to the pot with the browned chicken.

Let the mixture boil for about 30 minutes.

Add diced onions and quartered potatoes to the pot.

Cook for another 20-30 minutes until potatoes are tender.

Add diced cabbage and diced tomatoes to the pot.

Season with salt and black pepper to taste and cook for an additional 5 minutes.

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