Sopa de bolo salvadoreña

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Tofu provides a plant-based option while chicken thighs are more economical than breasts.

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: frozen potatoes

Sweet potatoes add nutrition while frozen options can be more affordable.

corn

🥗Healthier: fresh corn

💰Cheaper: canned corn

Fresh corn is nutritious but canned corn is often cheaper and easier to find.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier but canola oil is usually less expensive.

Slice huisquil lengthwise and soak in water to prevent oxidation.

Slice zucchini into strips.

Chop Roma tomato and green chili.

Heat a pot and add a drizzle of vegetable oil.

Add chopped onion and sauté until softened.

Add the chopped tomato and green chili to the pot.

Add sliced carrots and potatoes to the pot.

Add a drizzle of vegetable oil to the pot and toast the pasta until golden brown.

Add the huisquil to the pot after toasting the pasta.

Season with salt and stir well.

Add the eggs whole to the pot, allowing them to cook in the broth for a few minutes.

Cook until the eggs are done to your liking, either whole or broken.

Serve with avocado slices and optional toppings like lettuce.

Cooking Techniques

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