The BEST Asopao de Pollo | Puerto Rican Chicken Soup

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while chicken thighs are more affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil offers health benefits, while vegetable oil is cost-effective.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon

Vegetable broth is lighter, and bouillon is a budget-friendly alternative.

rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: bulgur

Quinoa is a protein-rich substitute, while bulgur is often less expensive.

Season the chicken pieces with Adobo, annatto, garlic, etc.

Heat olive oil in a large pot.

Add the cooking ham and sauté briefly.

Stir in the Sofrito, tomato sauce, and minced garlic; cook for a few minutes.

Add the seasoned chicken pieces and cook until browned.

Sprinkle in the Goya sazón and chicken bouillon; stir to combine.

Pour in the water and bring to a boil.

Add the mixed peppers, onions, carrots, and rice; reduce heat and simmer until rice is cooked.

In the last few minutes, add the yuca or potato and continue to cook until tender.

Season with salt to taste and garnish with cilantro and lime before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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