11. Asopao de pollo, Puerto Rico

Filling, flavorful asopao de pollo is a Puerto Rican dish made with rice, chicken, green olives, adobo seasoning, garlic, tomatoes, and a herby sofrito consisting of onion, garlic, cilantro, and peppers. While different takes on the soup-like stew exist around the country (including variations made with beef, pork, pigeon peas, or seafood), it’s the version that sees pieces of chicken simmered in a tasty stock that's the most traditional – and, arguably, the best loved.