How to make sopa de Jamon

ham

🥗Healthier: turkey ham

💰Cheaper: smoked sausage

Turkey ham reduces fat while maintaining flavor.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon cubes

Vegetable broth is lower in calories and can be made from scraps.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is less expensive and has a neutral flavor.

cooked rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: barley

Barley is a cost-effective grain that adds heartiness.

Peel and slice half a large carrot into thin slices.

Slice and dice the onion into small pieces.

Peel and cube the potatoes, rinsing them in cold water afterward.

Peel the corn and slice it into small pieces.

Rinse the ham with cold water before cooking.

Heat extra virgin olive oil in a pot over medium heat.

Add the ham to the pot and cook for about one minute.

Add half a teaspoon of black pepper, one tablespoon of garlic powder, one tablespoon of parsley, one tablespoon of adobo, and mix.

Add a little water to prevent the mixture from drying out and stir in the homemade sofrito.

Add one tablespoon of green olives (optional) and mix.

Add water to the pot and a chicken cube, then increase heat to medium-high to bring to a boil for 10 minutes.

After boiling, add the corn, potatoes, carrots, and onions to the pot and mix.

Add a can of tomato sauce and cilantro, then let it boil for another 10 minutes.

Add three noodles to the soup and stir frequently to prevent sticking, cooking for an additional 10 minutes until done.

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