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Asopao de Pollo

Creamy one-pot chicken and rice soup with sofrito, olives, and a peppery broth. Puerto Rican comfort in 20 minutes—no long simmer required.

Total time
20 min
Servings
4
Calories
385
Protein
28g
Asopao de Pollo
comfortheartypuerto-ricanchickencreamytenderweeknightcomfort-food-night

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium. Add sofrito and stir for 30 seconds until fragrant.

  2. Step 2

    Pour in broth, tomatoes with juice, rice, and olives. Bring to a boil, then lower heat to medium-low.

  3. Step 3

    Cover and simmer for 12 minutes until rice is tender and liquid mostly absorbed.

  4. Step 4

    Stir in shredded chicken and cook uncovered for 2 minutes until heated through.

  5. Step 5

    Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Top with fresh cilantro and serve hot.

Tools you’ll need

  • large pot with lid (4-quart minimum)
  • wooden spoon
  • measuring cups and spoons

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