Traditional Colombian Ajiaco Soup
A hearty Colombian soup made with chicken, potatoes, and corn, perfect for a comforting dinner.
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.
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
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