Name: Indian Hen Soup
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 2 h
Total time: 2 h 10 min
Yield: 6 Servings
Ingredients: 1 Unit Pre-marinated Indian hen; 2 Unit Juicy medium tomatoes; 1 Unit Medium onion; 1 Unit Small chili pepper; 5 Unit Peeled garlic cloves; Unit Basil leaves; Unit Mint, parsley, and cilantro leaves; Unit Chiltepe chili leaves; 2 Unit Guisquiles; 3 Unit Potatoes; 2 Unit Small or medium carrots; 4 Unit Pumpkin seeds; 2 Unit Corn on the cob; ¼ cup Rice grains; 1 pinch Salt

A typical Salvadoran dish, easy to make and very economical, which makes it a very popular dish.

Salvadoran Indian Hen Soup is a traditional dish characterized by its comforting and authentic flavor. This recipe has its roots in El Salvador's ancestral cuisine, where Indian hen was a fundamental food for indigenous communities. This soup is appreciated for its simplicity and rich flavors that evoke the region's culinary history.

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Indian Hen Soup

Soups

1 hour

Boiled

6 Servings

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Ingredients

1 Pre-marinated Indian hen

2 Juicy medium tomatoes

1 Medium onion

1 Small chili pepper

5 Peeled garlic cloves

Basil leaves

Mint, parsley, and cilantro leaves

Chiltepe chili leaves

2 Guisquiles

3 Potatoes

2 Small or medium carrots

4 Pumpkin seeds

2 Corn on the cob

¼ cup of Rice grains

1 pinch of Salt

Preparation

Step 1 : First, place the hen in a large pot and cover with enough water.

Step 2 : Add salt to taste to enhance the flavors.

Step 3 : Bring the pot to medium heat and let it cook until the meat is tender, which may take about one hour and forty-five minutes.

Step 4 : Once the hen is cooked, add the tomatoes, chili, onion, garlic, and vegetables to the same pot.

Step 5 : Then, also add the rice.

Step 6 : Continue cooking so the vegetables soften and the rice absorbs the broth, achieving a smooth and delicious texture.

Step 7 : When all ingredients reach their perfect point, the soup is ready to serve, perfect for enjoying in a warm and comforting moment.

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Preparation (simple version)

Step 1 : Place the hen in a large pot, cover with water, and add salt to taste. Cook over medium heat until the meat is tender, approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes. Indian Hen Soup - Preparation - Step 1

Step 2 : Once the hen is cooked, add the tomatoes, chili, onion, garlic, and all the vegetables to the pot. Continue cooking until they soften and release their flavors. Indian Hen Soup - Preparation - Step 2

Step 3 : Add the rice to the pot and continue cooking until the vegetables are soft and the rice has absorbed the broth, achieving a smooth texture. Indian Hen Soup - Preparation - Step 3