Sopa Zapoteca Recipe

Name: Sopa Zapoteca
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 chicken, about 3 pounds, cleaned; 1 head garlic; 1 onion, quartered; 1 teaspoon vegetable oil; 2 leeks, washed, trimmed and chopped; 2 cups zucchini, cut into 1/4-inch dice; 1 poblano pepper, roasted, peeled, seeded and chopped; 2 cups fresh or frozen corn niblets, defrosted if frozen; 2 tablespoons cornmeal; 1 tablespoon salt, plus more to taste; Freshly ground pepper to taste; 1/2 cup toasted sliced almonds; 2 tablespoons minced cilantro leaves

Servings: persons

1 chicken, about 3 pounds, cleaned
1 head garlic
1 onion, quartered
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
2 leeks, washed, trimmed and chopped
2 cups zucchini, cut into 1/4-inch dice
1 poblano pepper, roasted, peeled, seeded and chopped
2 cups fresh or frozen corn niblets, defrosted if frozen
2 tablespoons cornmeal
1 tablespoon salt, plus more to taste
Freshly ground pepper to taste
1/2 cup toasted sliced almonds
2 tablespoons minced cilantro leaves

1
Place the chicken, garlic and onion in a large pot, cover with 1 gallon of cold water and simmer for 2 hours, skimming as necessary, until a quarter of the liquid has evaporated.
2
Carefully remove the chicken from the pot and set aside.
3
Strain the broth, cool and skim the fat from the top.
4
Set aside.
5
Discard the chicken bones and skin, shred the meat and set aside.
6
In a heavy-bottomed soup pot, warm the vegetable oil over low heat.
7
Add the leeks and cook until soft, about 5 minutes.
8
Add the zucchini, the roasted poblano and the reserved chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
9
Briefly process the corn in a food processor until it is nearly smooth and then whisk it into the simmering soup.
10
Add all but 1 cup of the reserved shredded chicken to the soup.
11
Place the cornmeal in a bowl and whisk in 1 cup of the soup until smooth.
12
Whisk this mixture into the simmering soup and continue cooking, stirring constantly, for 5 more minutes.
13
Add the salt and pepper and serve garnished with the remaining chicken, sliced almonds and cilantro.

603

kcal

Calories

Fat

102

Carbs

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 chicken, about 3 pounds, cleaned, 1 head garlic, 1 onion, quartered, 1 teaspoon vegetable oil, and more.

Yes, Sopa Zapoteca falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

Sopa Zapoteca

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