Asopao (Hearty Soup)

(from Lucianolinda’s recipe box)

Source: Archives

Categories: Soup- Stew- Chowder- Chili

Ingredients

  • 6 cups water
  • 1 (3 lb.) chicken, cup up
  • 1 tsp. coriander seed
  • 1 clove garlic, crushed
  • 2 potatoes, peeled and quartered
  • 1 small cabbage, cut up
  • 1 cup uncooked rice
  • 1 can (1 lb.) chickpeas
  • 1 smoked ham bone
  • 2 pkg. instant chicken broth
  • 1 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, sliced
  • 1.2 cup chopped green pepper
  • 1 can (8 oz.) tomato sauce

Directions

  1. Combine water, bone, chicken, instant broth, seasoning, oil, vegetables and tomato sauce in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil. Boil for 5 minutes. Cover,

  2. Reduce heat and simmer for 25 minutes, or until chicken and vegetables are almost tender. Add rice and chickpeas. cook, stirring occasionally until chicken, vegetables and rice are tender.

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