Best Aguadito De Pollo: A Comforting Taste of Peru at Home
Aguadito de Pollo is a traditional Peruvian chicken soup that is both comforting and flavorful. This recipe brings the essence of Peru right into your kitchen.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soups
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Peruvian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 medium potatoes, diced
- 1 cup carrots, diced
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1 lime, juiced
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onions and garlic, cooking until soft.
- Stir in cumin and oregano, cooking for an additional minute.
- Add chicken broth, potatoes, carrots, and bell pepper. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat to simmer.
- Cook until vegetables are tender, about 15 minutes.
- Add the shredded chicken, cilantro, and lime juice. Cook for another 5 minutes.
- Serve hot and enjoy your Aguadito de Pollo.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add some diced jalapeños for heat.
- This soup can be made a day ahead for enhanced flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Aguadito de Pollo, Peruvian Chicken Soup, Comfort Food