Tucupi Soup with Shredded Chicken and Cassava

Ingredients

• 2 cups (470ml) tucupi sauce 2 cups (470ml) tucupi sauce
• 2 cups (470ml) chicken broth 2 cups (470ml) chicken broth
• 1 lb (450g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1 lb (450g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 2 cups (300g) cassava, peeled and diced 2 cups (300g) cassava, peeled and diced
• 1 onion, finely chopped 1 onion, finely chopped
• 3 cloves of garlic, minced 3 cloves of garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon paprika 1 teaspoon paprika
• Salt and pepper to taste Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh cilantro, for garnish Fresh cilantro, for garnish
• Lime wedges, for serving Lime wedges, for serving

Nutrition

• Calories (kcal / KJ): 320 kcal / 1340 KJ
• Fat (total, saturated): 10g, 2g
• Carbohydrates (total, sugars): 25g, 3g
• Protein: 30g
• Fiber: 4g
• Salt: 1.5g

Preparation

1. 1.
   In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, and sauté until they become translucent.
2. 2.
   Add the diced chicken breasts to the pot and cook until they are no longer pink.
3. 3.
   Pour in the tucupi sauce and chicken broth, and bring the mixture to a boil.
4. 4.
   Reduce the heat to low and add the diced cassava, ground cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Simmer for about 30 minutes or until the cassava is tender.
5. 5.
   Remove the chicken breasts from the pot and shred them using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the pot and stir well.
6. 6.
   Serve the Tucupi Soup hot, garnished with fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime juice.

Treat your ingredients with care...

• Cassava — Make sure to peel the cassava thoroughly before dicing it, as the skin can be tough and fibrous.
• Tucupi sauce — If you can't find tucupi sauce, you can try substituting it with a mixture of equal parts of vegetable broth and lime juice to mimic its tangy flavor.

Tips & Tricks

• To save time, you can use pre-cooked shredded chicken instead of cooking it from scratch.
• Adjust the seasoning according to your taste preferences. You can add more spices or herbs to enhance the flavor.
• Serve the soup with some crusty bread or rice for a more substantial meal.

Serving advice

Serve the Tucupi Soup hot in individual bowls. Accompany it with a side of crusty bread or steamed rice for a complete and satisfying meal.

Presentation advice

Garnish each bowl of Tucupi Soup with a sprig of fresh cilantro and a lime wedge on the side. The vibrant yellow color of the soup, coupled with the green garnishes, will make it visually appealing.