Sopa de Pollo Cubana
Sopa de Pollo (SOH-pah deh POH-yoh koo-BAH-nah)
Cuban Chicken Soup
A nourishing golden chicken soup loaded with root vegetables, corn, and fideos, seasoned with sour orange and cumin — Cuba's cure for everything.
Nutrition & Info
Allergen Warnings
Equipment Needed
Presentation Guide
Instructions
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1
Place chicken, onion, garlic, and cumin in a large pot. Cover with water, bring to a boil. Skim foam. Simmer 30 min.
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2
Remove chicken, shred meat, discard bones. Return meat to broth.
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3
Add potatoes, carrot, chayote, and corn. Simmer 20 min until vegetables are tender.
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Add fideos and cook 5-7 min until pasta is done.
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5
Stir in sour orange juice, salt, and pepper.
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Serve in deep bowls garnished with cilantro.
Did You Know?
Cuban mothers insist their sopa de pollo cures not just colds but heartbreak, bad grades, and existential crises.
Chef's Notes
The Story Behind Sopa de Pollo Cubana
Cuban chicken soup draws from Spanish caldo traditions enriched with Caribbean root vegetables and citrus. The addition of sour orange juice at the end is a distinctly Cuban touch that brightens the rich broth. It occupies the same sacred medicinal space in Cuban culture as chicken soup does in Jewish tradition.
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