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    My Colombian Recipes » Recipes » Main Dishes » Soups » Sopa De Letras Con Pollo (alphabet And Chicken Soup)

    Sopa de Letras con Pollo (Alphabet and Chicken Soup)

    Jan 25, 2023 by Erica Dinho · 4 Comments

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    This homemade chicken and alphabet soup is easy to make, delicious and comforting.

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    My mom made me all sorts of sopas when I was growing up in Medellín and soups made with pasta were on our table once a week. This simple Sopa de Letras con Pollo was one of my favorite soups growing up.

    I love to make this chicken soup especially during the fall and winter months or on a cool, rainy day. The alphabet shaped pasta, rather than regular pasta, is a fun addition for both kids and adults.

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    Ingredients to make this recipe:

    You can find the complete chicken and alphabet soup recipe card with measurements below, but here’s a little overview of the ingredients:

    Chicken: I like to use bone in chicken breast to make this soup, but feel frees to use chicken tights, boneless breast or legs.

    Aliños Sauce: My Colombian seasoning made with onions, garlic, peppers and scallions and spices. (see recipe here).

    Spices: Cumin, achiote or sazón with color, salt and pepper.

    Chicken broth: I recommend using organic and good quality broth to make soups.

    Vegetables: Carrots and peas. You can use fresh or frozen vegetables.

    Pasta: Alphabet shaped pasta, you can replace it with any small shaped pasta.

    Herbs: Cilantro, if you don't like it. Replace it with fresh parsley.

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    Chicken and Alphabet Soup Recipe

    Erica Dinho
    5 from 4 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 40 mins
    Total Time 50 mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine Colombian
    Servings 4 servings
    Calories 304 kcal

    Ingredients
     

    • 3 chicken breasts with bone
    • 1 cup of aliños sauce see recipe here
    • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
    • 1 teaspoon ground achiote or sazón with color
    • 7 cups chicken broth
    • 1 cup chopped carrots
    • 1 cup peas fresh or frozen
    • ¾ cup alphabet shaped pasta uncooked
    • ¼ cup finely chopped cilantro
    • Salt and pepper to taste

    Instructions
     

    • Place the chicken in a medium pot and add the cumin, achiote, chicken broth, salt, pepper and aliños. Bring to a boil and then reduce the heat to low. Cook for about 30 minutes, until chicken is cooked and tender.
    • Remove the chicken from the pot and take the meat off the bone. Discard the bones and set the meat aside.
    • Add the carrots, peas, pasta and cilantro to the soup. Cook for about 8 minutes more. Return the chicken to the pot and serve hot.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 304kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 42gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 117mgSodium: 1748mgPotassium: 931mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 5756IUVitamin C: 19mgCalcium: 52mgIron: 2mg
    Keyword alphabet soup, Chicken Soup
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    I find that I love Alphabet and Chicken Soup best when I'm sick and looking for something simple and satisfying, and this Sopa de Letras con Pollo always does the trick. So the next time you feel like a good, comforting bowl of chicken soup, whether you’re feeling under the weather or perfectly healthy, make this recipe.

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    Homemade Chicken and Alphabet Soup Serving Suggestions

    I like to top it with avocado, fresh cilantro and red onion, for a bit of cream and crunch. But honestly, this soup is equally fine on its own. For a complete meal a bowl of this soup is delicious with a simple green salad, my corn and hearts of palm salad, or a purple cabbage and apple salad.

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    The soup leftovers keep well for up to 4 days in a sealed airtight container in the refrigerator.

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    More Soup Recipes

    If you love this chicken soup recipe, try one of these homemade soups next:

    Fried Green Plantain Soup (Sopa de Patacón)

    Fish and Coconut Soup (Sancocho de Pescado)

    Chicken and Rice Soup (Sopa de Arroz con Pollo)

    Crab and Coconut Soup (Sopa de Coco y Cangrejo)

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    About Erica Dinho

    My name is Erica and I was born and raised in Colombia and now live in the northeastern United States with my husband and family. This blog was inspired by my grandmother, Mamita, who was an amazing traditional Colombian cook.

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    Comments

    1. grace

      October 03, 2014 at 4:04 pm

      5 stars
      this is a childhood favorite made much more adult-friendly!

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    2. Marisa Kirksey

      October 04, 2014 at 12:50 am

      5 stars
      Erica Erica erica. . . You always go above and beyond. I did the sudadu de cerdo tonight. Sooo good . Couldn't decide if I liked it with chicken or pork chops better. And the pork chops were so tender. All 5 of my children (2,4,5,9,10) all wanted more and more. Then of course I had to pack some for my Colombian Suegra. She loves that I make Colombian food and I love to make it. THANK YOU. U have serious inspired so much of my cooking for over a year now. Esp soups and stuff. So good and easy. I use my rice cooker so much it broke last night. 🙂 Will try this recipe this weekend. Thank you my long lost Colombian amiga.

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      • Erica Dinho

        October 04, 2014 at 9:32 am

        5 stars
        Thanks,Marisa! 🙂

        Reply
    3. Felix

      June 17, 2018 at 10:37 am

      5 stars
      tanks for sharing

      Reply

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