SOPA DE ARROZ BLANCO CON ZANAHORIAS, PATATAS Y PAVO

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Tofu provides a plant-based protein option.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + seasoning

Vegetable broth is lower in calories.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is more affordable.

peas

🥗Healthier: green beans

💰Cheaper: frozen peas

Frozen peas often cost less and are just as nutritious.

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

Add chopped onion, garlic, carrot, and celery; sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.

Stir in diced tomato and cook for another 2-3 minutes.

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

Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil.

Add rice, bay leaves, and season with salt and black pepper.

Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender, about 15-20 minutes.

Stir in peas and diced red bell pepper; cook for an additional 5 minutes.

Remove bay leaves before serving.

Garnish with chopped parsley and a squeeze of lemon juice.

Cooking Techniques

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