Puerto Rican-style Asopao Recipe with Chicken, Rice, and Vegetables

Ingredients

• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1 cup chopped green bell pepper
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 2 slices bacon, diced
• 2 oz (57 g) salt pork, diced (0.25 cup)
• 1 x 8 oz (227 g) can tomato sauce
• 1 bay leaf
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
• 1 tsp ground oregano
• 12 choice chicken pieces
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 cup uncooked rice
• 1/4 cup sliced pimento-stuffed olives
• 2 tsp capers
• 1 x 14.5 oz (411 g) can asparagus
• 1 x 8 oz (227 g) can green peas