Sopa de Arroz y Pollo

Name: Sopa de Arroz y Pollo
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Cuban
Ingredients: 2 tbsp olive oil; 1.5 lbs bone-in chicken thighs, trimmed; 1 yellow onion, diced; 1 green bell pepper, diced; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp dried oregano; 6 cups chicken broth; 3/4 cup white long-grain rice, rinsed; 2 tbsp fresh lime juice

A comforting Cuban chicken and rice soup featuring a fragrant garlic pepper sofrito and tender simmered rice.

55 minEasyServes 6340 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 tbsp olive oil
1.5 lbs bone-in chicken thighs, trimmed
1 yellow onion, diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp dried oregano
6 cups chicken broth
3/4 cup white long-grain rice, rinsed
2 tbsp fresh lime juice

Instructions

1

Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat.
2

Add 1.5 lbs trimmed bone-in chicken thighs and sear for 5 minutes per side until browned, then remove to a plate.
3

Add 1 diced yellow onion, 1 diced green bell pepper, and 4 minced garlic cloves to the pot and cook for 5 minutes until tender.
4

Stir in 1 tsp ground cumin and 1 tsp dried oregano and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
5

Return chicken to the pot, pour in 6 cups chicken broth, and bring to a simmer.
6

Cover and cook for 20 minutes until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.
7

Transfer chicken to a board, shred the meat, discard bones, and stir meat back into the soup.
8

Add 3/4 cup rinsed white long-grain rice, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until rice is tender.
9

Stir in 2 tbsp fresh lime juice before serving hot.

Questions

How long does Sopa de Arroz y 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 Sopa de Arroz y Pollo?

Yes. As written it serves 6. 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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