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Chicken Soup with Zucchini

Cultural Context

Chicken soup is a beloved comfort food in Mexico, often made with fresh vegetables and served during family gatherings or when someone is feeling under the weather. The addition of zucchini and corn adds a unique twist, showcasing the country's rich agricultural heritage. Today, variations of this soup can be found in many households, adapting to local tastes and available ingredients.

MexicanMXmain
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
1 chicken breast
1/2 chicken breast
2 Roma tomatoes
1 onion
2 zucchinis
4 sprigs of parsley
salt
pepper

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: homemade chicken broth

💰Cheaper: vegetable broth

Homemade broth can be lower in sodium and more flavorful.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is less expensive and has a neutral flavor.

1

Boil the chicken breast with the onion and a little salt until the chicken is cooked.

2

Remove the chicken from the broth and shred it.

3

Cut the tomatoes into fourths and add them to a blender with a garlic clove.

4

Blend until you obtain a homogeneous mixture.

5

Add the blended tomato mixture, zucchini pieces, parsley sprigs, and shredded chicken back to the broth.

6

Let cook for 5 more minutes to integrate the flavors.

7

Verify if it needs more salt.

Cooking Techniques

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Spice Level:

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Allergens

milkgluten

Also Known As

Sopa de Pollo con Calabacita
Local Name: sopa de pollo con calabacita

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