Now that the Earth has shifted and the cold weather is upon us more and more… There are many of us that are a bit under the weather. I do not have a cold or the Flu but did have a short few days of feeling icky back in October and November. As I read some blogs here and there I noticed that others too are suffering from the pesky sniffles…
With this in mind, I thought I’d share my Mommy’s Chicken Soup Recipe. She is turning 80 today. December 14th! I thought I would celebrate with all of my readers as well by passing this down....
This is a family recipe of course, passed down from my Mimi (Granny) and her Mother before her.
Mamás Sopa de Pollo
(Med Soup Pot)
1 whole chicken cut up plus more breast meat, if desired
2 to 3 juicy lemons
two Roma tomatoes (cut in quarters)
1 bag baby carrots (1lb)
5 red potatoes (halved or quartered)
2 Zucchini (cut in rounds)
1 Chayote (cut in lg pieces)
2 corn on the cob (halved)
Fresh mint (a few sprigs)
1 small squash (Kabocha or Acorn)
2 quiquisque peeled (whole)
1 maduros (cut in thick rounds)
1 handful of uncooked rice
2 to 3 tablespoons chicken broth granules (knorr)
1 head of garlic (peeled and sliced thin)
1 Medium onion (thin slices)
1/2 Goya flavor packet
Garlic powder (if needed)
Pepper
1) In large soup pot fill half with water, add chicken, onion and garlic. Let boil until chicken is tender.
2) Take chicken out and put aside. Flavor the broth with Knorr Chicken Broth granules, lemon juice, pepper and garlic powder, if needed.
3) Add vegies that need longer cooking time first and add rice. Once those vegies are somewhat tender, add all other vegies.
4) Add the chicken back in the pot, add Yerba Buena (Mint) and cilantro.
Enjoy!
I cannot say enough about this soup… My favorite piece is the chicken breast (what can I say, I’m a white meat kinda of gal), all the veggies are pretty delish too… try it and let me know what you think...
If you are feeling a bit under the weather, please take good care and have someone make you some Chicken Soup to help you get back on your feet sooner rather than later. If not this recipe then another.
Here is a cool shot of a Woman making some chicken soup somewhere in Nicaragua:)
P.S. If you do not find some of the items let me know perhaps you can substitute. Also, the spices, if not locally available and you really want to try the spices let me know and I can find them at the market here:)
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