Name: Salvadoran Chicken Soup
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 6 Servings
Ingredients: 1 Unit Whole chicken; 2 Unit Chayotes cut into pieces; 1 Unit Carrots sliced; 2 Unit Tomatoes cut into strips; 3 Unit Potatoes chopped; 1 Unit Cassava cut into pieces; 2 Unit Corn on the cob cut into pieces; 4 Unit Garlic cloves; 1 Unit Whole onion; 3 Unit Pumpkins or squash halved; 1 Unit Green chili sliced; 10 Unit Mint leaves; ½ Unit Bunch of cilantro; 2 Unit Celery stalks chopped; Unit Chicken broth; Unit Lemon; 1 pinch Salt

This comforting homemade chicken broth, with vegetables in Salvadoran style, is a delicious dish that's very easy to prepare. Nutritious and comforting, it has become one of the favorite lunch options.

Its origins date back to family kitchens, where it was prepared with local ingredients and lots of love. For Salvadorans, this soup represents comfort and warmth, being a hearty dish full of authentic flavors.

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Salvadoran Chicken Soup

Soups

1 hour

Boiled

6 Servings

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Ingredients

1 Whole chicken

2 Chayotes cut into pieces

1 Carrots sliced

2 Tomatoes cut into strips

3 Potatoes chopped

1 Cassava cut into pieces

2 Corn on the cob cut into pieces

4 Garlic cloves

1 Whole onion

3 Pumpkins or squash halved

1 Green chili sliced

10 Mint leaves

½ Bunch of cilantro

2 Celery stalks chopped

Chicken broth

Lemon

1 pinch of Salt

Preparation

Step 1 : While the broth boils, peel the vegetables and cut them into suitable pieces.

Step 2 : Next, place the chicken, tomatoes, onion, celery, and green chili in the pot with the broth.

Step 3 : Let it cook for about 15 minutes, then add a teaspoon of chicken broth and a little pepper to season.

Step 4 : Cover the preparation and let it cook, checking that it has the necessary salt.

Step 5 : Then, add the other vegetables, such as potatoes, carrots, chayotes, and pumpkins or squash.

Step 6 : Also add the chopped aromatic herbs, like cilantro and mint.

Step 7 : Cover this mixture again and cook for another 15 minutes, until the vegetables are tender and the soup has a delicious aroma.

Step 8 : Once the time is up, the soup is ready to serve.

Step 9 : Those who prefer can leave the soup as is or remove the chicken to fry it and serve it separately.

Step 10 : To accompany this delicious soup, it is recommended to serve it with rice, fresh salads, corn tortillas, and if desired, fried chicken.

Step 11 : Undoubtedly, it is a meal that invites tranquility and enjoyment.

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Preparation (simple version)

Step 1 : While the broth boils, cook and chop the fresh vegetables into pieces. Salvadoran Chicken Soup - Preparation - Step 1

Step 2 : Place the chicken, tomato, onion, celery, and chili in a pot with water and cook for 15 minutes; add broth, pepper, and adjust the salt. Salvadoran Chicken Soup - Preparation - Step 2

Salvadoran Chicken Soup - Preparation - Step 2

Step 3 : Add the potatoes, carrots, cassava, pumpkins, and aromatic herbs; cook another 15 minutes until the vegetables are tender. Salvadoran Chicken Soup - Preparation - Step 3

Salvadoran Chicken Soup - Preparation - Step 3

Step 4 : Serve the soup hot, accompanied by lemon, rice, salad, or fried chicken, according to your preference. Salvadoran Chicken Soup - Preparation - Step 4