Creamy Chicken Soup with Cheese - Venezuelan Chupe de Pollo Recipe

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner and chicken thighs are more affordable.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast is lower in fat and adds a cheesy flavor.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Almond milk is lower in calories while evaporated milk is often cheaper.

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: yams

Sweet potatoes offer more nutrients, while yams are often less expensive.

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onions and garlic; sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in diced bell peppers and tomatoes; cook for another 5 minutes.

Add chicken pieces and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.

Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil; reduce heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes.

Add diced potatoes and corn; cook until potatoes are tender, about 15-20 minutes.

Stir in milk and cheese; cook until cheese is melted and mixture is creamy, about 5 minutes.

Season with lime juice, cilantro, bay leaves, and black pepper; stir well.

Simmer for an additional 5 minutes to meld flavors.

Remove bay leaves before serving.

Serve hot, garnished with extra cilantro if desired.

Cooking Techniques

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