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Aguadito De Pollo (Peruvian Chicken Soup)

Aguadito De Pollo: Comforting Peruvian Chicken Soup Recipe

Aguadito De Pollo is a comforting Peruvian chicken soup featuring tender chicken, hearty rice, vibrant vegetables, lime, and cilantro.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 6 bowls
Course: Soups
Cuisine: Peruvian
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 whole chicken (about 3-4 pounds) can be replaced with turkey or tofu for alternatives
For the Soup Base
  • 4 cups broth chicken broth is traditional, but vegetable broth offers a lighter choice
  • 1 cup rice long-grain or jasmine rice works best
For the Vegetables
  • 1 bunch cilantro adds fresh, herbal flavor
  • 1-2 medium lime fresh lime juice is preferred
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 1 medium carrot diced
  • 1 medium potato diced
For Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Peruvian spices like cumin or aji amarillo

Equipment

  • Large pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Add 1 whole chicken, season with salt, and cover. Simmer for 30–40 minutes until tender. Remove the chicken, shred, and reserve the broth.
  2. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in the pot. Add 1 diced onion and 4 minced garlic cloves, sauté for 3–4 minutes. Stir in 1 teaspoon of cumin and any Peruvian spices, cooking for 1 minute.
  3. Add 1 diced carrot, 1 cup of frozen peas, and 1 diced potato. Sauté for about 5 minutes.
  4. Stir in 1 cup of rice and toast for 1 minute. Pour in the reserved broth and additional water if needed. Bring to a boil.
  5. Reduce heat to low and cover. Let it simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  6. Squeeze the juice of 1-2 limes into the soup. Stir in chopped cilantro before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight and reheat on the stove, adding broth or water as needed.

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