Sopa de Pollo

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while chicken thighs are more affordable.

cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: parsley

Parsley offers a similar flavor profile at a lower cost.

avocado

🥗Healthier: mashed avocado

💰Cheaper: none

Mashed avocado provides a similar creamy texture.

corn

🥗Healthier: frozen corn

💰Cheaper: canned corn

Frozen corn is fresher, while canned corn is often less expensive.

Heat 5 quarts of water in a large pot over medium-high heat.

Trim all the fat from the whole chicken.

Add the whole chicken to the pot of boiling water.

Add 4-5 cloves of garlic and 1 yellow onion cut in half to the pot.

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 40 minutes.

Remove the chicken from the pot and strain the broth to keep it clean.

Add 0.5 cup of tomato sauce to the broth.

Add 1.5 pounds of butternut squash to the broth and cook until soft.

Use a hand blender to blend the butternut squash into the broth until smooth.

Add 1 pound of potatoes and corn to the broth.

Simmer until the vegetables are soft.

Add 2 cups of angel hair noodles and salt to taste, cooking until the noodles are done.

Cooking Techniques

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