Sopa de gallina Salvadoreña paso a paso

whole chicken

🥗Healthier: skinless chicken

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Skinless chicken reduces fat content while chicken thighs are more economical.

sweet corn

🥗Healthier: fresh corn

💰Cheaper: frozen corn

Fresh corn enhances flavor while frozen corn is often less expensive.

Gather firewood to start a fire for cooking.

Prepare the chicken by dipping it in hot water to help remove the feathers.

Remove feathers from the chicken, avoiding the head.

Wash the chicken thoroughly after plucking.

Place the cleaned chicken into a large pot of boiling water.

Add chopped green bell pepper, 4 cloves of finely grated garlic, and salt to the pot.

Cover the pot and let the chicken cook for about 30 minutes until tender.

Peel and chop zucchini, carrots, and potatoes for the soup.

Add 3 ounces of vinegar to the pot to help tenderize the chicken.

Add dried mint, dried oregano, and black pepper to the soup for flavor.

Add 2 tablespoons of chicken seasoning to the pot.

Add white rice to the soup for additional texture.

After 2 hours and 20 minutes of cooking, check the tenderness of the chicken and vegetables.

Cooking Techniques

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