Asopao de Pollo

Name: Asopao de Pollo
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Dominican
Ingredients: 2 lbs chicken thighs, cut in pieces; 2 tbsp lime juice, juiced; 1 tsp dried oregano; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1/4 cup sofrito; 1 green bell pepper, diced; 2 tbsp tomato paste; 6 cups chicken broth; 2 tbsp alcaparrado; 1 cup long grain rice, rinsed; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

A rich Dominican chicken and rice soup simmered with sofrito, olives, and herbs until thick and comforting.

55 minMediumServes 4420 cal/serving

DominicanSoupStovetopStandardHigh ProteinGluten-FreeDairy-FreeEgg-FreeNut-FreeSoy-FreeAlcohol-FreeCorn-Free

Ingredients

2 lbs chicken thighs, cut in pieces
2 tbsp lime juice, juiced
1 tsp dried oregano
2 tbsp olive oil
1/4 cup sofrito
1 green bell pepper, diced
2 tbsp tomato paste
6 cups chicken broth
2 tbsp alcaparrado
1 cup long grain rice, rinsed
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

Instructions

1

Season 2 lbs cut in pieces chicken thighs with 2 tbsp juiced lime juice and 1 tsp dried oregano in a medium bowl.
2

Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a heavy pot over medium heat and brown 2 lbs cut in pieces chicken thighs on all sides until internal temperature reaches 165°F, then remove chicken.
3

Stir in 1/4 cup sofrito, 1 diced green bell pepper, and 2 tbsp tomato paste, cooking for 3 minutes until fragrant.
4

Pour in 6 cups chicken broth and 2 tbsp alcaparrado, returning 2 lbs cut in pieces chicken thighs to the pot and bringing liquid to a boil.
5

Add 1 cup rinsed long grain rice, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes until rice is tender and broth thickens.
6

Stir in 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro and serve immediately.

Questions

How long does Asopao de Pollo keep?

Refrigerate it up to four days, or freeze it in portions for up to three months. Reheat gently on the stovetop with a splash of water or stock to loosen it.

Can I halve or double Asopao de Pollo?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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