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A bowl of traditional Colombian Ajiaco soup with chicken, potatoes, corn, peas, and cilantro on a white surface. A spoon and cilantro garnish are nearby.

Traditional Colombian Ajiaco Soup

A man in an apron smiling in a kitchen.Carlos Gomez
A hearty Colombian soup made with chicken, potatoes, and corn, perfect for a comforting dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Meal Type Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine Colombian
Servings 4
Calories 2885 kcal
Difficulty Medium
Ingredient Cost $16
Shopping Cost$23

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Cutting board and knife
  • Ladle

Ingredients
 
 

  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 2 russet potatoes peeled and diced
  • 2 red potatoes peeled and diced
  • 2 Yukon gold potatoes peeled and diced
  • 1 ear corn cut into chunks
  • 1 bunch scallions chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup capers
  • ½ cup fresh parsley chopped
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 avocado sliced (optional)
  • Lime wedges optional

Instructions
 

Cook the chicken:

  • In a large pot, bring 6 cups of chicken broth to a boil. Add 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts and reduce heat to a simmer. Cook for about 20 minutes until the chicken is cooked through. Remove chicken and shred.
    6 cups chicken broth, 2 boneless

Cook the potatoes and corn:

  • Add the diced potatoes and corn chunks to the pot with the chicken broth. Cook for about 20 minutes until the potatoes are tender.
    2 russet potatoes, 2 red potatoes, 2 Yukon gold potatoes, 1 ear corn

Add scallions, garlic, and cilantro:

  • Stir in chopped scallions, minced garlic, and chopped fresh cilantro. Cook for another 10 minutes.
    1 bunch scallions, 2 cloves garlic, 1/4 cup fresh cilantro

Finish the soup:

  • Add the shredded chicken back into the pot. Stir in 1/2 cup of heavy cream and season with salt and pepper to taste. Cook for another 10 minutes until everything is heated through.
    1/2 cup heavy cream, Salt and pepper to taste

Serve:

  • Ladle the soup into bowls. Top with capers and chopped fresh parsley. Serve with avocado slices and lime wedges on the side if desired.
    1/2 cup capers, 1/2 cup fresh parsley, 1 avocado, Lime wedges

Notes

Use a mix of potatoes to add different textures to the soup.
Adjust the amount of heavy cream based on your preference for creaminess.

Nutrition

Calories: 2885kcalCarbohydrates: 244gProtein: 239gFat: 110gSaturated Fat: 43gPolyunsaturated Fat: 11gMonounsaturated Fat: 44gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 688mgSodium: 8743mgPotassium: 10102mgFiber: 39gSugar: 24gVitamin A: 5557IUVitamin C: 203mgCalcium: 478mgIron: 23mg
Keyword Ajiaco, Colombian Soup, Comfort Food, Traditional Recipe

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