Chicken and Rice Soup (Asopao de Pollo)
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Chicken and Rice Soup (Asopao de Pollo)

Puerto Rican chicken and rice soup - thick, hearty, and deeply comforting. Made with sofrito and tender chicken.

420kcalCalories
32gProtein
48gCarbs
10gFat
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 35 min
~$5.27 per serving

Ingredients

Chicken thighs (bone-in)4 thighs (about 1 lb)
$3.50
White rice1/2 cup (100g)
$0.30
Water or chicken broth4 cups
$0.50
Sofrito2 tbsp
$0.60
Olive oil1 tbsp
$0.20
Dried oregano1 tsp
$0.10
Bay leaf1
$0.05
Salt and pepperto taste
$0.02
Estimated total$5.27

Chicken thighs ~$2.99/lb. Sofrito ~$2.99/jar. Broth ~$1.99/carton.

Instructions

1

Season chicken thighs with oregano, salt, and pepper.

2

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Brown chicken 4-5 minutes per side.

3

Remove chicken. Add sofrito to pot and cook 2 minutes.

4

Add water/broth, bay leaf, and return chicken to pot. Bring to boil, reduce heat, simmer 15 minutes.

5

Remove chicken, shred meat from bones, and return to pot.

6

Stir in rice. Simmer 15-20 minutes until rice is tender and soup has thickened. Serve hot.

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