Authentic Peruvian Chicken Soup Recipe (Aguadito de Pollo)

Name: Authentic Peruvian Chicken Soup Recipe (Aguadito de Pollo)
Total time: 1 hr 30 mins
Ingredients: 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut in half; salt and pepper to taste; 0.5 cup olive oil; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 teaspoon minced garlic; 1 tablespoon seeded, minced serrano chile; 0.5 cup chopped cilantro; 1 cup green peas; 1 cup corn; 0.5 red bell pepper, chopped; 10 cups chicken broth; 4 Yukon Gold potatoes, cut in half; 1 cup uncooked white rice

Enjoy a comforting bowl of traditional Peruvian Chicken Soup (Aguadito de Pollo), a lighter and healthier take on the classic Peruvian Chicken Chowder (Chupe de Pollo).

Total time1 hr 30 mins
Prep time40 mins
Cook time50 mins
Yield8 servings, 8

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Instructions

Season the chicken generously with salt and pepper. In a large, heavy pot, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chopped onion, minced garlic, and serrano chili; sauté until the onion becomes translucent, approximately 1 minute. Incorporate the chicken pieces, and continue cooking for an additional 5 minutes, browning slightly.
Incorporate the fresh cilantro, sweet peas, kernels of corn, and diced red pepper; stir and cook for 1 minute to release their flavors. Introduce the rich chicken broth, cubed potatoes, and uncooked rice. Bring the mixture to a rolling boil, then decrease the heat to medium-low, and let it simmer gently until the chicken is fully cooked and the potatoes are fork-tender, about 40 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 391 kcal
Fat Content: 15 g
Fiber Content: 5 g
Sugar Content: 3 g
Sodium Content: 218 mg
Protein Content: 19 g
Cholesterol Content: 34 mg
Carbohydrate Content: 45 g
Saturated Fat Content: 2 g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g