How to Make Mexican Chicken and Rice Soup (Sopa de Pollo y Arroz) - A Step-by-Step Guide
When it comes to comforting and satisfying meals, few dishes can rival the heartiness and flavor of a good bowl of soup. And when that soup is a Mexican chicken and rice soup, also known as Sopa de Pollo y Arroz, you know you're in for a treat. This soul-warming soup is a staple in Mexican cuisine, with its rich broth, tender chicken, and hearty rice making it a complete and satisfying meal on its own.
Sopa de Pollo y Arroz is a popular dish in Mexico, where it is often enjoyed as a c...
Ingredients
- 2 ½ quarts chicken stock
- 2 pounds skin-on, bone-in whole chicken legs (drumsticks and thighs)
- 3 carrots, chopped
- 1 white onion, chopped
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
- salt and ground black pepper to taste
- 3 cups cooked rice
- 1 avocado, peeled and chopped
- 2 serrano peppers, minced
- 2 limes, quartered
Information
- Prep Time: 25 mins
- Cook Time: 45 mins
- Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 8 servings
Nutrition
322 cal.
- Total Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
- Sodium: 957mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 26g
- Dietary Fiber: 4g
- Total Sugars: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Vitamin C: 12mg
- Calcium: 49mg
- Iron: 2mg
- Potassium: 450mg