Sopa de Pollo con Arroz y Verduras
A comforting and nourishing chicken soup with rice and mixed vegetables, a staple in Honduran homes for its simplicity and wholesome flavor.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time1 hour 5 minutes
Servings6
DifficultyEasy
🧂 Ingredients
- 1 kg Whole chicken(cut into pieces)
- 3 liters Water
- 1 medium Yellow onion(chopped)
- 4 cloves Garlic cloves(minced)
- 2 medium Carrots(diced)
- 2 stalks Celery stalks(diced)
- 2 medium Potatoes(peeled and diced)
- 150 g Green beans(trimmed and cut)
- 1 cup Rice(rinsed)
- 0.5 cup Cilantro(chopped)
- to taste Salt
- to taste Black pepper
- 2 tbsp Vegetable oil
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
In a large pot, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken pieces until lightly browned on all sides.
- 2
Add chopped onion and minced garlic to the pot. Sauté until the onion is translucent.
- 3
Pour in the water and bring to a boil. Skim off any foam that rises to the surface.
💡 Tip: Skimming ensures a clearer broth. - 4
Add diced carrots, celery, and potatoes to the pot. Season with salt and pepper.
- 5
Stir in the rinsed rice and green beans. Continue to simmer until the rice is cooked and the vegetables are tender.
- 6
Stir in the chopped cilantro just before serving.
💡 Tip: Adding cilantro at the end preserves its fresh flavor.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓For a richer broth, you can use chicken broth instead of water.
- ✓Add other vegetables like corn or peas if desired.
- ✓Serve with a side of lime wedges.
🔄 Variations
- Add a pinch of cumin for an extra layer of flavor.
- For a spicier soup, add a chopped jalapeño or serrano pepper with the onions.