Peruvian Chicken Soup (Aguadito De Pollo)
This traditional Peruvian soup contains large pieces of chicken breast and potato cooked with peas, corn, and red pepper. It is a light version of the Peruvian Chicken Chowder (Chupe de Pollo).
INGREDIENTS
Nutrition- 4
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- 1⁄2cup olive oil
- 1
- 1teaspoon minced garlic
- 1tablespoon seeded minced serrano chili
- 1⁄2cup chopped cilantro
- 1cup green peas
- 1cup corn
- 1⁄2
- 10cups chicken broth
- 4
- 1cup uncooked white rice
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DIRECTIONS
- Season the chicken with salt and pepper; Heat the olive oil in a large, heavy pot over medium-high heat.
- Stir in the onion, garlic, and serrano chili; cook until the onion has softened, about 1 minute.
- Add the chicken, and continue to cook for 5 minutes.
- Stir in the cilantro, peas, corn, and red pepper; cook for 1 minute.
- Pour in the chicken broth, potatoes, and rice.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until the chicken is opaque and the potatoes are tender, about 40 minutes.
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