Mexican Chicken and Rice Soup (Sopa de Pollo y Arroz)

Name: Mexican Chicken and Rice Soup (Sopa de Pollo y Arroz)
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 70 min
Ingredients: 2.5 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; 0.25 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

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Homemade chicken consomme with vegetables, fresh herbs, and rice, served with serrano chile, avocado, and a touch of lime juice.

Recipe by Josefina Mijares

Updated on August 22, 2022

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Prep Time:

25 mins

Cook Time:

45 mins

Total Time:

1 hr 10 mins

Servings:

8

Yield:

8 servings

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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

Directions

Bring stock to a boil in a large pot over high heat. Add chicken legs; return to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes, skimming away foam that forms on the surface. Add carrots, onion, celery, cilantro, garlic, and mint.
Cover pot and cook until chicken is no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 30 minutes more. Remove chicken from the pot; discard skin and bones. Shred meat using 2 forks.
Return chicken meat to the pot and season with salt and pepper. Add rice. Let chicken and rice warm up, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and pour soup into serving bowls. Top with avocado and serrano peppers and squeeze in lime juice.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

322	Calories
15g	Fat
26g	Carbs
22g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 322
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 15g	19%
Saturated Fat 4g	18%
Cholesterol 65mg	22%
Sodium 957mg	42%
Total Carbohydrate 26g	10%
Dietary Fiber 4g	13%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 22g
Vitamin C 12mg	59%
Calcium 49mg	4%
Iron 2mg	12%
Potassium 450mg	10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.