Sopa de Pollo o Gallina Criolla [Recipe + Video] Hen / Chicken Soup)

1. Prepare chicken

1. Skin, remove fat, and debone the chicken. Cut into small pieces.Discard the skin and fat, the bones will be used to flavor the broth.

2. Brown meat

1. Season the chicken (including the bones) with the oregano and a teaspoon of salt.Heat the oil in a pot, add the chicken, and cook stirring until browned.

3. Make broth

1. If using chicken, remove the meat and set aside; if using chicken, do not remove the meat.Add ½ quart [2 liters] of water, onion, garlic and, lime juice.Cook over low heat for 40 minutes, or if using an old hen, until the meat is tender. After that time, remove the onion and bones and discard them. The liquid should have reduced to ¾ of the original volume, add water if necessary to obtain that volume.

4. Cook vegetables

1. Season the broth with salt to taste, and add the potatoes, celery, and pumpkin.Cover and boil over medium heat until the potatoes are cooked.

5. Cook noodles

1. When the potatoes are cooked, add the chicken meat and noodles and cook covered until the noodles are tender.Stir regularly to prevent sticking.

5. Serve

1. Add the parsley, taste and season with salt to taste if required, and serve.