Chicken Cuban Soup with Malanga (Sopa de Pollo)
Learn how to make Sopa de Pollo or Cuban-style Chicken Soup at home in under 1 hour with this easy step-by-step recipe. The one-pot soup is made with cooked, shredded chicken thighs, one bouillon cube, cubed malanga, chopped veggies, and fideo (fidelini) pasta noodles. It’s a comforting bowl of soup that can be served for lunch or as a main dish for dinner.
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1/4 cup finely chopped white onions
- 2 medium carrots, chopped
- 2 medium russet potatoes, chopped
- 4 cups low sodium chicken broth
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano
- 1 chicken flavored bouillon cube, crushed
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1-2 ounces fideo noodles, or angel hair pasta
Serving Suggestions
- Lime wedges
- Saltine crackers, optional
- Tostones (Twice Fried Plantains), optional
Other vegetables (optional)
- 2 large unripe green plantains, peeled and sliced into chunks
- 1 medium yuca, peeled and cut into one-inch cubes
- 1 medium malanga, peeled and cut into chunks
Instructions
- In a large pot, add chicken, onions, carrots, potatoes (and other vegetables, if using), chicken broth, cumin, oregano, bouillon cube, and black pepper. Cover and bring to a boil then reduce heat to low for 30-40 minutes.
- Remove the chicken from the pot and shred with two forks. Place the shredded chicken back in the pot.
- Add the fideo noodles (or angel hair pasta) into the pot. Cook for another 10 minutes on medium heat. The noodles tend to absorb a lot of water so if you see that the soup needs more liquid, add 1 cup of water at a time.
- Serve the chicken soup with lime wedges, saltine crackers and/or tostones. Enjoy!
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Notes
Storage Tips
- Transfer the cooled chicken soup to an airtight container and place it in the fridge for 2-3 days.
- Keep in mind that the noodles will absorb a lot of the liquid. When thawing/reheating the soup, add a 1/2 cup of chicken broth or water at a time to the saucepan until your desired liquid level and lightly season with salt.
- If you plan on freezing the chicken soup, don't make the soup with the noodles as they will practically disintegrate in the freezer.
- Make the soup without the fideo noodles, transfer it to an airtight container or freezer bag (careful not to overfill it), and freeze it for up to 2 months.
Serving: 1serving, Calories: 365kcal, Carbohydrates: 29g, Protein: 38g, Fat: 9.2g, Saturated Fat: 2.7g, Cholesterol: 113mg, Sodium: 484mg, Potassium: 850mg, Fiber: 3.6g, Sugar: 3g
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