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Aguadito De Pollo (Peruvian Chicken and Rice Soup)

Learn how to make traditional Aguadito De Pollo (Peruvian Chicken and Rice Soup) with this delicious and easy recipe.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Spanish
Keyword: chicken
Servings: 8 -10 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil (or olive oil)
  • 1 large poblano pepper cored and diced
  • 1 small white onion peeled and diced
  • 1 tablespoon aji amarillo paste (or 1 serrano or jalapeño pepper cored and diced)
  • 5 cloves garlic peeled and minced
  • 6 cups chicken stock divided
  • 2 cups shredded or diced cooked chicken
  • 1 pound Yukon gold potatoes diced
  • 2 large carrots peeled and diced
  • 1/2 cup white or brown rice
  • 1/2 cup peas
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 bunch fresh cilantro leaves
  • juice of 1 lime
  • optional garnishes: extra chopped fresh cilantro leaves thinly-sliced green onions

Instructions

  • Heat oil in a large stock pot over medium-high heat.  Add the diced poblano pepper and white onion, and sauté for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onion is softened and translucent.  Stir in the aji amarillo paste (or diced serrano or jalapeño) and garlic.  Continue sautéing for 1-2 more minutes, until the garlic is fragrant.  Transfer the entire mixture to a large blender, and set aside to cool.
  • Return the stockpot to the heat.  Add 5 cups chicken stock, cooked chicken, potatoes, carrots, rice, peas, cumin, and stir to combine.  Bring the mixture to a simmer.  Then reduce heat to medium-low so that the soup maintains a low simmer.  Cover partially and cook, stirring occasionally, for 25-30 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork-tender and the rice is cooked.
  • Once the soup is ready, add the cilantro leaves and lime and remaining 1 cup chicken stock to the blender along with the pepper mixture.  Pureé for 1-2 minutes, or until the mixture is completely smooth.
  • Stir the cilantro mixture into the soup.  Taste, and season with a generous pinch (or more) of salt and black pepper as needed.
  • Serve immediately, topped with your desired garnishes.

Notes

Feel free to also add in 1/2 cup whole kernel corn if you’d like.  And some traditional recipes also add in diced red bell pepper, which you’re welcome to add.  Also, if the soup is too thick to your liking, feel free to add in an extra cup of chicken stock.