Description
Cuban Chicken Soup, or Sopa de Pollo Cubana, is a vibrant, heartwarming dish that combines tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and aromatic spices. This comforting soup is perfect for chilly evenings and family gatherings, filling your home with rich flavors that evoke feelings of nostalgia. Each spoonful delivers warmth and joy, making it a beloved recipe for any occasion. Easy to prepare and versatile, Cuban Chicken Soup is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 large sweet onion, finely chopped
- 2 medium carrots, sliced into rounds
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, drizzle olive oil and sauté chopped onions and minced garlic until fragrant (about 3 minutes).
- Add diced bell peppers and carrot slices; sauté until slightly tender.
- Add whole chicken breasts to the pot.
- Pour in low-sodium chicken broth along with cumin and oregano; bring to a gentle simmer while stirring occasionally.
- Cover partially with a lid and simmer for about 25-30 minutes.
- Remove chicken breasts from the pot, shred with two forks, then return shredded chicken to the soup.
- Stir in lime juice and chopped cilantro; adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve hot with crusty bread on the side.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Soups
- Cuisine: Cuban
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg