PERUVIAN CHICKEN SOUP (AGUADITO DE POLLO)

Peruvian Chicken Soup (Aguadito De Pollo) image

Provided by CookingONTheSide

Categories Stocks

Time 1h30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 skinless and boneless chicken breast halves, cut in half
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
1/2 cup olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon seeded minced serrano chili
1/2 cup chopped cilantro
1 cup green peas
1 cup corn
1/2 red bell pepper, chopped
10 cups chicken broth
4 yukon gold potatoes, cut in half
1 cup uncooked white rice

Steps:

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 450.8, Fat 19.6, SaturatedFat 3.5, Cholesterol 41.2, Sodium 975.2, Carbohydrate 42.2, Fiber 3.7, Sugar 4.3, Protein 25.5