Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsEl Sur Street Food CoSopa De Pollo Recipe

Sopa De Pollo Recipe

Time1h 30m
Serves4

Honduran-Styled Chicken Soup served with carrots, yuca and cabbage, topped with micro radish and corn, avocado. served with a side of white rice and two corn tortillas.

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Ingredients

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Ingredients for Sopa de Pollo

Method

Directions for Sopa de Pollo

  1. 1

    Prepare the Chicken Broth

    In a large pot, place the whole chicken and add 10 cups of water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer for about 30 minutes, skimming off any foam that rises to the surface.

  2. 2

    Add Vegetables

    After 30 minutes, add the chopped carrots, yuca, and cabbage to the pot. Season with salt and black pepper. Continue to simmer for another 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken and vegetables are tender.

  3. 3

    Shred the Chicken

    Remove the chicken from the pot and let it cool slightly. Shred the meat from the bones and return it to the soup. Discard the bones and skin.

  4. 4

    Finish the Soup

    Add the corn and chopped cilantro to the soup. Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt or pepper if needed. Simmer for an additional 10 minutes.

  5. 5

    Prepare the Rice and Tortillas

    While the soup is simmering, cook the white rice according to package instructions. Warm the corn tortillas on a skillet or in the microwave.

  6. 6

    Serve

    Ladle the soup into bowls. Top with micro radish and slices of avocado. Serve with a side of white rice and corn tortillas.

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