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Sopa de Pollo o Gallina Criolla [Recipe + Video] Hen / Chicken Soup)
Caldo de gallina vieja (or Sopa de pollo) was the traditional prescription to regain strength or good spirits.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 262 kcal
Course:
Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine:
Dominican
Ingredients
- 2 pound hen meat [0.91 kg] (or chicken)
- 1½ teaspoon salt (or more, to taste)
- 1 teaspoon oregano (dry, ground)
- 2 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 large red onion cut in half
- 2 cloves garlic sliced
- 1 stalk celery sliced
- 2 cups diced potatoes
- 2 cups auyama (kabocha squash) (West Indian pumpkin) cut into small cubes
- ½ cup angel hair noodles
- 1 sprig parsley chopped
Instructions
1. Prepare chicken
- 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.
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2. Brown meat
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Add the parsley, taste and season with salt to taste if required, and serve.
Notes
- Make sure to exercise proper hygiene practices when working with raw chicken, and wash your hands before and after touching raw chicken.
Nutrition Information
Calories
262kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
14g
(5%)
Protein
16g
(32%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
54mg
(18%)
Sodium
1273mg
(53%)
Potassium
395mg
(11%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
2948IU
(59%)
Vitamin C
11mg
(12%)
Calcium
34mg
(3%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 262
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 262kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 16g | 32% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 54mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 1273mg | 53% |
| Potassium | 395mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 2948IU | 59% |
| Vitamin C | 11mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 34mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.