Asopao de Pollo, Puerto Rican Chicken and Rice Soup
Asopao de Pollo is the one dish that brings comfort to Puerto Rican homes. This hearty chicken and rice stew is packed with flavor, filling enough to be a complete meal, and perfect for cozy family dinners.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 659kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 Whole Chicken cut into pieces
- ½ cup Cooking Ham diced into half-inch cubes
- 2 links Chorizo diced into half-inch cubes
- 1 Onions medium diced
- 2 stalks Celery medium diced
- 1 cup Carrots medium diced
- 2 tbsps Sofrito
- 2 tbsps Puerto Rican Garlic Paste 1 tablespoon for chicken and one for the asopao
- 2 tbsps Achiote oil
- 9 cups Broth use half water and half broth
- 1 cup White Rice
- 1 Cubanelle medium diced
- 6 Puerto Rican Sweet Peppers rough chopped
- ½ can Canned Diced Tomatoes not drained
- 4 oz Tomato Sauce
- 1 tablespoon Capers
- 12 Manzanilla Olives
Instructions
- Dutch oven
Notes
- You can make this recipe in a slow cooker or Instant Pot, set it, and forget it. I would separate the rice and add it to the pot before serving.
- Use a mix of chicken cuts (thighs, drumsticks, breast) for varied textures.
- Keep an eye on the liquid levels, adding more to maintain consistency.
- Serve it immediately, as the rice will continue to absorb liquid if left sitting.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro and a squeeze of lime for a fresh finish.
Nutrition
Serving: 8oz | Calories: 659kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 40g | Fat: 37g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 142mg | Sodium: 1956mg | Potassium: 616mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 5932IU | Vitamin C: 52mg | Calcium: 68mg | Iron: 4mg
