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Nutritional Values

🔥300kcal
💪30gProtein
🌾22gCarbs
🥑12gFat
🌿3gFibre
⚖️350 gServing

* Per serving · 350 g. May vary.

Sopa de Gallina India

How to order / say it
Say it Sopa de Gallina India — [So-pah deh Gah-yee-nah Een-dee-ah]
Order Can I have a bowl of Sopa de Gallina India?
Locally ¿Puede darme un tazón de Sopa de Gallina India?
Say locally

Traditional soup made with free-range hen, corn, and vegetables.

Why try it?

This hearty soup is a staple in San Salvador, embodying the importance of using local, fresh poultry in traditional cooking. It's a comforting dish that represents the rich agricultural practices in the region.

How it tastes

The soup is savory with a robust chicken flavor, enhanced by corn's sweet undertones and fresh garden vegetables. Served hot, it offers a nourishing and aromatic experience.

Origin & History — first documented: 1850

Originating in the mid-19th century, this dish has been a symbol of rustic rural cooking in San Salvador. It became iconic for its use of free-range chickens, which are historically preferred for their rich flavor and texture.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🥩 500 g free-range hen
  • 🥕 200 g corn
  • 🥕 150 g carrots
  • 🧄 100 g onions
  • 🥕 200 g potatoes
  • 🌿 10 g cilantro

Method

  1. 1 Boil the hen with onions and cilantro until tender.
  2. 2 Add corn, carrots, and potatoes to the broth.
  3. 3 Simmer until vegetables are cooked through and serve hot.
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