Sopa Zapoteca

Published February 27, 1993

Total Time
2 hours 40 minutes
Rating
4(11)
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Molly O'Neill

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Ingredients

Yield:Eight servings
  • 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 ¼-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

  • ½ cup toasted sliced almonds

  • 2 tablespoons minced cilantro leaves

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Nutritional analysis per serving (8 servings)

20 grams carbs; 128 milligrams cholesterol; 501 calories; 14 grams monosaturated fat; 7 grams polyunsaturated fat; 8 grams saturated fat; 31 grams fat; 3 grams fiber; 731 milligrams sodium; 36 grams protein; 4 grams sugar

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Preparation

  1. Step 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. Carefully remove the chicken from the pot and set aside. Strain the broth, cool and skim the fat from the top. Set aside. Discard the chicken bones and skin, shred the meat and set aside.

  2. Step 2

    In a heavy-bottomed soup pot, warm the vegetable oil over low heat. Add the leeks and cook until soft, about 5 minutes. Add the zucchini, the roasted poblano and the reserved chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Briefly process the corn in a food processor until it is nearly smooth and then whisk it into the simmering soup. Add all but 1 cup of the reserved shredded chicken to the soup.

  3. Step 3

    Place the cornmeal in a bowl and whisk in 1 cup of the soup until smooth. Whisk this mixture into the simmering soup and continue cooking, stirring constantly, for 5 more minutes. Add the salt and pepper and serve garnished with the remaining chicken, sliced almonds and cilantro.

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I used leftover chicken and canned chicken broth. I doubled the amount of poblano chili and served it with warm tortilla. We both liked it for a light meal.

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ADAPTED FROM ABIGAIL MENDOZA RUIZ

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