🍲 Aguadito de Pollo (Peruvian Chicken Soup)

Here’s a vibrant and nourishing classic straight from Peru — Aguadito de Pollo (Peruvian Chicken Soup)! 🌿🍲 It’s packed with bright cilantro flavor, hearty rice, veggies, and tender chicken — the perfect comforting bowl with a delicious kick.

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🍲 Aguadito de Pollo (Peruvian Chicken Soup)

🍽️ Servings: 6

🕒 Prep Time: 15 min | Cook Time: 40–45 min

📌 Fresh | Hearty | Flavor-Packed

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📝 Ingredients:

• 1½ lbs bone-in chicken (thighs or drumsticks work best)
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1½ cups fresh cilantro, loosely packed
• 1 jalapeño or Peruvian aji amarillo (seeded if less heat is desired)
• 6 cups chicken broth
• ½ cup uncooked rice
• 1 medium carrot, diced
• ½ cup green peas
• 1 medium potato, diced
• ½ cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
• Juice of 1 lime
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Optional: chopped scallions and extra cilantro for garnish

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🔥 Directions:

1. Sear the chicken:
   In a large pot, heat oil and brown the chicken on both sides (about 5 minutes). Remove and set aside.
2. Sauté aromatics:
   In the same pot, cook onions and garlic until translucent.
3. Make cilantro blend:
   In a blender, blend cilantro, jalapeño (or aji amarillo), and about 1 cup of the chicken broth until smooth.
4. Simmer the soup:
   Return chicken to the pot. Pour in the cilantro blend and remaining broth. Add rice, carrots, and potatoes. Simmer on medium-low for about 30 minutes, or until chicken is tender.
5. Add peas and corn:
   Stir in green peas and corn. Cook for another 5–10 minutes.
6. Finish and serve:
   Remove chicken from the bones (optional), stir in lime juice, adjust seasoning, and garnish before serving.

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✅ Tips & Notes:

• Want it thicker? Use more rice or blend part of the soup.
• Can’t find aji amarillo? Jalapeños or serrano chiles work, or use aji paste.
• Add extra broth if it thickens too much while simmering.

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❄️ Storage:

• Fridge: Store in airtight container up to 4 days.
• Freeze: Let cool completely and freeze for up to 3 months.