Chicken and Rice soup (Asopao) Puerto Rican recipe| Episode 116

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.

Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.

Add 1/3 cup of sofrito and sauté for about 10 seconds to release flavors.

Add chopped purple onion and cook for about 1 minute until bubbly.

Add 1 tablespoon of fresh garlic and cook for another minute.

Sprinkle in 2 tablespoons of coriander, 1 tablespoon of oregano, and salt to taste; stir to combine.

Add 5 pounds of chicken legs and thighs to the pot and stir.

Pour in 6 cups of water and bring to a boil.

Add 2 cups of raw white rice and stir.

After 40 minutes, add diced potatoes and carrots to the pot.

Cook for an additional 15 minutes until the soup thickens.

Cooking Techniques

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