Ingredients
o 1 broiler/fryer chicken (3 to 4 pounds), cut up
o 2 teaspoons adobo seasoning
o 2 tablespoons olive oil
o 2 celery ribs, chopped
o 1 medium onion, chopped
o 1 medium carrot, chopped
o 1/2 cup Divino Sofrito Simmer Sauce
o 2 quarts water
o 1 bay leaf
o 2 medium yellow or gold potatoes, peeled and cubed
o 12 ounces fideo noodles or uncooked angel hair pasta, broken into 1-inch pieces
Instructions
o Sprinkle chicken with adobo seasoning. In a large stockpot, heat oil over medium heat. Brown chicken on both sides in batches. Remove chicken from pot. Add celery, onion, carrot and Divino Sofrito to same pot; cook and stir until onion is tender, 3-4 minutes.
o Return chicken to pot. Add water and bay leaf; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 30 minutes. Add potatoes. Simmer, uncovered, until potatoes are almost tender, 8-10 minutes.
o Remove chicken and bay leaf; discard bay leaf. Let chicken stand until cool enough to handle. Skim fat from broth. Return broth to a simmer; add noodles. Simmer, uncovered, until noodles are tender, 5-7 minutes.
o Meanwhile, remove chicken from bones; discard bones. Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces; add chicken to broth. Add salt and pepper. Cook and stir until heated through. If desired, garnish with chopped fresh cilantro.