Asopao - Soupy Rice With Chicken (Puerto Rico) Recipe

Name: Asopao - Soupy Rice With Chicken (Puerto Rico)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 lbs chicken, cut up; 8 cups water; 1 sliced onion; 1 garlic clove; 2 tablespoons salt; 1/4 lb salt pork, cubed; 1/4 lb ham, cubed; 1 bell pepper, chopped; 1 garlic clove, crushed; 1/2 cup tomato sauce; 1 tablespoon capers; 1/2 cup green olives; 1/2 teaspoon oregano; 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 lb white rice; 1 cup canned peas or 1 cup cooked peas; 1 (8 ounce) can yellow asparagus (optional); 4 pimientos (optional); 1 cup grated parmesan cheese (optional)

Servings: persons

3 lbs chicken, cut up
8 cups water
1 sliced onion
1 garlic clove
2 tablespoons salt
1/4 lb salt pork, cubed
1/4 lb ham, cubed
1 bell pepper, chopped
1 garlic clove, crushed
1/2 cup tomato sauce
1 tablespoon capers
1/2 cup green olives
1/2 teaspoon oregano
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 lb white rice
1 cup canned peas or 1 cup cooked peas
1 (8 ounce) can yellow asparagus (optional)
4 pimientos (optional)
1 cup grated parmesan cheese (optional)

1
Cook chicken with water, onion, whole garlic and salt until chicken is tender.
2
Bone chicken; strain. Save broth.
3
Fry salt pork, ham, bell pepper, crushed garlic, tomato sauce, capers, olives, oregano, vinegar and pepper in Dutch oven. Stir to make a sauce for 5 minutes. Add rice, chicken and 6 cups of saved broth.
4
Let cook until rice is done over low heat.
5
Before serving, stir in peas.
6
Serve garnished with asparagus and pimentos, sprinkled with cheese.

1278

kcal

Calories

Fat

122

Carbs

135

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 lbs chicken, cut up, 8 cups water, 1 sliced onion, 1 garlic clove, and more.

Yes, Asopao - Soupy Rice With Chicken (Puerto Rico) falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Asopao - Soupy Rice With Chicken (Puerto Rico)

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