Sopa de Pollo (Chicken Soup)
Sopa de Pollo is a hearty Latin American chicken soup made with bone-in chicken thighs, baby gold potatoes, butternut squash and bell peppers. The Thermomix TM7 sautés the aromatics, simmers the broth at precise temperature and blends tomato paste into a rich base, delivering a warming one-bowl meal with minimal effort.
About this recipe
Sopa de Pollo with the Thermomix TM7 is the kind of recipe that turns a grey evening into something to look forward to: a Latin American-style chicken soup where bone-in thighs, baby gold potatoes, butternut squash and bell peppers slowly release their flavour into a tomato-kissed broth. Searching for chicken soup recipes for your all-in-one kitchen machine often leads to bland versions, but here the TM7 first chops and sautés the onion and garlic in olive oil, so the base tastes genuinely cooked rather than boiled. The tomato paste caramelises slightly against the hot bowl, adding depth, while precise temperature control keeps the simmer gentle enough that the squash stays in soft pieces instead of dissolving. This is a quick weeknight dinner that also works as a make-ahead lunch: the broth actually improves overnight, making it perfect for meal prep containers or a cozy Sunday pot for the whole family.
Preparation tips
- For the deepest flavour, brown the chicken thighs well in olive oil before adding the liquid; the caramelised skin and bones give the Sopa de Pollo broth its rich, golden colour and savoury body.
- Cut the butternut squash and baby gold potatoes into similar-sized chunks so they finish cooking at the same moment, keeping every spoonful of the soup balanced between tender vegetables and broth.
- Serve with lime wedges, fresh coriander and a pinch of cumin; a dollop of cooked rice turns this Sopa de Pollo into an even heartier bowl for hungrier appetites.
Recipe variations
- Vegetarian version: replace the chicken thighs with extra butternut squash, sweetcorn and a handful of black beans, and use vegetable stock instead of water for a meat-free Sopa de Pollo that keeps its Latin soul.
- Festive variation: add a diced jalapeño and a pinch of smoked paprika for warmth, and top each bowl with crispy tortilla strips and avocado for a celebration-style soup perfect for gatherings.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Fine chopping - The TM7 chops the onion and garlic cloves uniformly in seconds, building an aromatic base without tears. [Multi-Function]
- Precise heating - The Thermomix simmers the chicken broth at exact temperature so the tomato paste never scorches. [Temperature Control]
- Built-in weighing - Weigh olive oil and tomato paste directly in the mixing bowl of the Thermomix for a balanced, flavourful base. [Built-in Scale]
- Hands-free simmering - The TM7 stirs the soup with the butternut squash automatically while you shred the chicken thighs. [Hands-Free]
- Silky blending - Briefly blend part of the cooked potatoes with the Thermomix to thicken the broth into a velvety texture. [Mixing]. [Multi-Function]
Ingredients
- yellow onion
- garlic cloves
- tomato paste
- olive oil
- baby gold potatoes
- butternut squash
- red bell peppers
- chicken thighs, skin on, bone in
- salt
- water