Chicken Soup with Recaito & Potatoes

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This hearty chicken soup builds flavor quickly, thanks to store-bought recaito, a cooking base made from culantro, onions, sweet peppers and garlic. Each bite is packed with veggies, including potatoes, carrots and red bell pepper. Lime juice finishes the dish to add brightness.

Julia Levy

Updated on September 18, 2023

Reviewed by Dietitian

Nadine Bradley, RD, CNSC

Tested by

EatingWell Test Kitchen

a recipe photo of the Chicken Soup with Recaito & Potatoes served in 3 bowls

Active Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

20 mins

Servings:

Nutrition Profile:

Diabetes-Friendly Nut-Free Dairy-Free Soy-Free Heart-Healthy High-Protein Egg-Free Gluten-Free

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon ground cumin
4 cups lower-sodium chicken broth
1 (12 ounce) jar recaito cooking base (see Tip)
2 cups cubed scrubbed baby gold or Yukon Gold potatoes (1/2-inch)
1 cup cubed scrubbed carrots (1/2-inch)
1 cup chopped red bell pepper
1 ½ cups shredded rotisserie chicken
1 cup frozen green peas
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
⅛ teaspoon salt

Directions

Heat oil in a medium Dutch oven over medium heat. Add cumin; cook, stirring often, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in broth and recaito; bring to a boil over high heat. Stir in potatoes, carrots and bell pepper. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are just tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Stir in chicken and peas; cook, stirring occasionally, until the chicken and peas are heated through, about 2 minutes. Stir in lime juice and salt.

Tip

Recaito is a green puree typically made with culantro, onions, sweet peppers and garlic. It is commonly found in Puerto Rican cuisine and used as a base in many savory dishes. Store-bought versions of recaito often substitute culantro with cilantro, which is milder in flavor. Find it in the international aisle of major supermarkets.

Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, December 2022

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

292	Calories
10g	Fat
36g	Carbs
17g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size 2 cups
Calories 292
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 36g	13%
Dietary Fiber 8g	29%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 17g	34%
Total Fat 10g	13%
Saturated Fat 3g	15%
Cholesterol 36mg	12%
Vitamin A 7345IU	147%
Vitamin C 78mg	87%
Vitamin E 1mg	4%
Folate 73mcg	18%
Vitamin K 279mcg	233%
Sodium 509mg	22%
Calcium 106mg	8%
Iron 3mg	17%
Magnesium 39mg	9%
Potassium 974mg	21%
Zinc 1mg	9%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

Chicken Soup with Recaito & Potatoes

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