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).

• Preparation Time: 40 mins
• Cooking Time: 50 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins
• Calories: 391 Calories

Ingredients

• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 10 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup green peas
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 cup uncooked white rice
• 1 cup corn
• 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut in half
• 1 tablespoon seeded, minced serrano chile
• 4 Yukon Gold potatoes, cut in half
• 0.5 red bell pepper, chopped
• 0.5 cup chopped cilantro
• 0.5 cup olive oil

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

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.