Sopa De Pollo Con Fideos Chicken Noodle Soup Recipes

SOPA DE POLLO CON FIDEOS ~ CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP

Steps:

• Remove excess fat from chicken. Place chicken, giblets (except liver) and neck in 4-quart saucepan or deep pot. Add the other ingredients until boiling. Skim foam from broth; reduce fire. Cover and simmer for about 45 minutes or until the chicken juice is no longer pink inside when the thicker pieces are cut. Remove the chicken from the broth. Let the chicken cool for 10 minutes or until it is ready to touch. Strain the broth well; discarding the vegetables. Remove the skin and bones from the chicken. Cut the chicken into 1/2-inch pieces. Trim the fat from the broth.
• Remove the chicken from the broth. Let the chicken cool for 10 minutes or until it is ready to touch. Strain the broth well; discarding the vegetables. Remove the skin and bones from the chicken. Cut the chicken into 1/2-inch pieces. Trim the fat from the broth.
• Soup
• Prepare the chicken and broth. Refrigerate the cooked chicken pieces until they are about to be added to the broth. Add enough water to the broth to measure 5 cups. Heat broth, carrots, celery, onion, sofrito, and granulated chicken bouillon to boiling in 4-quart saucepan; reduce fire. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until carrots are tender.
• Add the noodles and chicken. Heat until boiling; reduce fire. Cook uncovered for 7 to 10 minutes or until noodles are done. Sprinkle with parsley.

SOPA DE FIDEO CON POLLO ( MEXICAN CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP)

Steps:

• Combine first five ingredients in a large stockpot with enough water to cover; boil until done, about 30 minutes.
• Drain and reserve broth.
• While the chicken is cooking, heat the oil in a large skillet.
• Sauté the fideo in oil a few minutes until lightly browned over medium heat.
• Add onion and bell pepper pieces and cook until onion is translucent.
• Add cooked vegetables and noodles to the cooked chicken pieces.
• Pour in some broth and tomato sauce, enough to cover everything (just a little for thicker stews, more for thinner soups), then cover and simmer until noodles are cooked through.
• Finish with more seasonings (cumin, salt, garlic, to taste).
• Can be garnished with cilantro and/or jalapeño.

PUERTO RICAN CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP (SOPAS DE POLLO Y FIDEOS)

Steps:

• Rub the chicken with salt, pepper and oregano and one tablespoon olive oil and set aside for 30 minutes.
• In a large heavy pot sauté the sofrito, onions and celery with remaining olive oil, for 5 minutes over medium-low heat. Brown the chicken pieces to seal in their flavor. Add the chicken stock or water to the chicken and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes.
• Raise the heat and bring to a boil once more; add carrots, potatoes, sazon and bay leaf. Reduce heat to medium and cook uncovered for 20 minutes, until carrot and potatoes are tender, stirring occasionally. During the last 5 - 10 , minutes add the angel hair and cook until pasta is done.

SOPA DE FIDEOS (MEXICAN CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP)

Steps:

• Puree the onions, garlic and tomatoes in a food processor, adding a little water if needed. Heat 3 tablespoons of melted lard or oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Slowly pour in the vegetable liquid, being careful to avoid spattering.
• Add saffron and chili powder, if using them. Simmer gently, partly covered, for 10 minutes. Add the chicken soup and simmer gently, partly covered, for about 20 minutes more. Season with salt and pepper and add the chicken, keeping the soup warm over very low heat.
• Heat the remaining oil in an 8-inch skillet over medium heat. When hot, add the noodles and saute, turning them gently, until golden brown. Remove with a slotted spatula and drain on paper towels. The soup can be prepared to this point up to 30 minutes before finishing and serving.
• Bring the soup to a simmer. Add the noodles and cook until tender, about 7 to 8 minutes. Serve immediately, garnishing each portion with a sprig of cilantro. Pass the other garnishes at the table.