Peruvian Chicken Soup (aguadito De Pollo)

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut in half
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 tablespoon seeded, minced serrano chile
• 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

Recipe

Preparation Time: 40 mins Cook Time: 50 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 30 mins


• 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.