Como Hacer la Sopa de Gallina Salvadoreña

chicken

🥗Healthier: skinless chicken breast

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Skinless chicken breast reduces fat content while chicken thighs are often cheaper.

corn

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: frozen corn

Zucchini offers a similar texture and is lower in calories.

lime

💰Cheaper: lemon

Lemon provides a similar acidity and flavor.

cilantro

💰Cheaper: parsley

Parsley can be used as a milder herb alternative.

Clean the chicken with salt and lime, then rinse well with water.

Boil water in a large pot and add the whole chicken.

Add chopped celery, parsley, cilantro, salt, and chicken bouillon to the pot.

Add a medium onion and three halved garlic cloves to the pot.

Add a quarter of a green chili to the pot.

Cover the pot and let it cook for about 1.5 to 2 hours until the chicken is tender.

After about 1 hour and 45 minutes, check the chicken for tenderness.

Add the chopped tomato, zucchini, and chayote to the pot.

After a few minutes, add the chopped potatoes to the pot.

Add the carrot last to maintain its texture, as it adds sweetness to the soup.

Add about 1/4 cup of rice to the pot to thicken the soup slightly.

Prepare the avocado for serving.

Cooking Techniques

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