Sopa de Pollo con Almendras (Imprimir)

Sopa cremosa infusionada con especias cálidas, pollo tierno y almendras molidas, un plato elegante con influencias norteafricanas.

# Ingredientes:

→ Meats

01 - 2 skinless chicken breasts (or 300 g cooked shredded chicken)

→ Vegetables & Aromatics

02 - 1 tbsp olive oil
03 - 1 small onion, finely chopped
04 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
05 - 1 small carrot, finely grated

→ Liquids

06 - 800 ml chicken stock
07 - 200 ml water
08 - Juice of ½ lemon

→ Nuts & Thickeners

09 - 75 g ground almonds
10 - 1 tbsp rice flour or cornstarch (optional, for extra thickening)

→ Spices & Seasonings

11 - 1 tsp ground cumin
12 - ½ tsp ground cinnamon
13 - ¼ tsp ground turmeric
14 - Salt and black pepper, to taste
15 - Pinch of cayenne or chili flakes (optional)

→ Garnish

16 - Fresh coriander or parsley, chopped
17 - Toasted almond slivers (optional)

# Instrucciones:

01 - Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat. Sauté onion for 4–5 minutes until translucent. Add garlic and carrot, cooking for another 2 minutes.
02 - Stir in cumin, cinnamon, turmeric, and cayenne (if using). Cook for 30 seconds until aromatic.
03 - Pour in the chicken stock and water. Add chicken breasts and bring to a simmer. Cover and poach for 15–18 minutes until cooked through.
04 - Remove chicken, shred with two forks, and return to the pot.
05 - Stir in ground almonds and rice flour (if using). Simmer for 5–7 more minutes until slightly thickened.
06 - Add lemon juice, season with salt and pepper, and stir well. Serve hot, garnished with chopped herbs and toasted almonds if desired.

# Notas:

01 - For a vegetarian version, replace chicken with canned white beans and use vegetable stock.
02 - Add a swirl of cream or yogurt for extra richness.
03 - Excellent served with warm flatbread or pita.