Sopa de Pollo con Plátano Maduro
A comforting and flavorful chicken soup enriched with the sweetness of ripe plantains, a staple in Equatorial Guinean cuisine.
🧂 Ingredients
- 1 kg Whole chicken(cut into pieces)
- 3 large Ripe plantains(peeled and cut into thick slices)
- 1 medium Onion(chopped)
- 4 cloves Garlic cloves(minced)
- 2 medium Tomatoes(chopped)
- 1 medium Bell pepper(chopped)
- 2 tbsp Vegetable oil
- 1.5 liters Chicken broth
- 1 tsp Salt(or to taste)
- 0.5 tsp Black pepper(freshly ground)
- 1 tsp Thyme(dried)
- 1 leaf Bay leaf
- 0.25 cup Cilantro(chopped, for garnish)
👨‍🍳 Instructions
- 1
Heat vegetable oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Brown the chicken pieces on all sides. Remove chicken and set aside.
- 2
Add chopped onion, minced garlic, chopped tomatoes, and chopped bell pepper to the pot. Sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
- 3
Return the chicken to the pot. Add chicken broth, salt, black pepper, thyme, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil.
- 4
Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
- 5
Add the sliced ripe plantains to the pot. Cover and continue to simmer for another 10-15 minutes, or until the plantains are tender and have softened.
- 6
Remove the bay leaf before serving. Ladle the soup into bowls, ensuring each serving has chicken and plantains. Garnish with fresh cilantro.
đź’ˇ Pro Tips
- âś“Ensure the plantains are ripe for maximum sweetness and tenderness.
- âś“Adjust salt and pepper to your preference.
- âś“For a richer flavor, you can add a pinch of smoked paprika.
🔄 Variations
- Add other vegetables like carrots or potatoes.
- For a spicier soup, add a chopped chili pepper along with the onions.