Chicken and Rice Soup, Mexican-Style (Sopa de Pollo y Arroz)
Mexican chicken and rice soup combines tender chicken and cooked rice in a fragrant herb-filled broth with carrots, onion, celery, garlic, cilantro, and mint. Avocado, serrano peppers, and lime add creamy richness, fresh brightness, and a gentle chile kick, making it a hearty meal for a comforting lunch or dinner.
- Prep25 mins
- Cook45 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Chicken and Rice Soup, Mexican-Style (Sopa de Pollo y Arroz), not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 56 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 6 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 41
- Heart Health
- 65
- Metabolic
- 29
- Digestive
- 37
- Inflammatory
- 58
- Performance
- 50
- General Wellness
- 1
Bring stock to a boil in a large pot over high heat. Add chicken legs; return to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes, skimming off any foam that forms on the surface. Add carrots, onion, celery, cilantro, garlic, and mint.
- 2
Cover pot and cook until chicken is no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 30 minutes more. Remove chicken from the pot; discard skin and bones. Shred meat using 2 forks.
- 3
Return chicken meat to the pot and season with salt and pepper. Add rice. Let the chicken and rice warm, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and pour soup into serving bowls. Top with avocado and serrano peppers and squeeze in lime juice.
- Calories 452.16 kcal High 23%
- Protein 34.69 g Good Source 69%
- Carbohydrate 60.32 g 22%
- Total Fat 6.77 g Moderate 9%
- Saturated Fat 1.2 g Moderate 6%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 82.79 mg High 28%
- Sodium 671.87 mg High 29%
- Dietary Fiber 3.27 g Moderate 12%
- Total Sugars 2.06 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 31.71 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 2.92 mg Moderate 16%
- Potassium 780.82 mg Moderate 17%
- Vitamin A 24.31 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 8.6 mg Low Source 10%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Celery
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Chicken and Rice Soup, Mexican Style (Sopa de Pollo y Arroz) is made with 15 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 1 hr 10 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Avocado, Black Pepper, Carrot, and Celery. Each serving provides about 452.16 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Chicken and Rice Soup, Mexican-Style (Sopa de Pollo y Arroz) made of?
- The main ingredients are Avocado, Black Pepper, Carrot, Celery, Chicken Leg Quarters. The full list of 15 is above.
- How long does it take to make Chicken and Rice Soup, Mexican-Style (Sopa de Pollo y Arroz)?
- About 1 hr 10 mins in total: 25 mins to prepare and 45 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 452.16 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Chicken and Rice Soup, Mexican-Style (Sopa de Pollo y Arroz) easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 15 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Chicken and Rice Soup, Mexican-Style (Sopa de Pollo y Arroz) healthy?
- Chicken and Rice Soup, Mexican-Style (Sopa de Pollo y Arroz) has an easyChef Pro health score of 51/100. Per serving, it provides 452.16 calories and 34.69 g of protein, or 69% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 671.87 mg (29% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.2 g (6% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Celery, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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