Ajiaco (Chicken Potato Soup)

Ajiaco (Chicken Potato Soup)

    • 2 chicken breasts
    • 5 cups water
    • 5 cups chicken broth
    • 2 ears of corn
    • 2 cups fingerling potatoes
    • 2 white potatoes, cubed
    • 2 red potatoes, cubed
    • ¼ cup dried guascas or oregano
    • 2 scallions, sliced
    • 2 garlic cloves, minced
    • ½ cup fresh cilantro, finely diced (plus more for serving)
    • Salt and pepper 
    • 1 cup cooked rice
    • 1 cup heavy cream 
    • ½ cup capers 
    • 2 avocados 
    • 2 bananas
  1. In a large pot, combine chicken, water, and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium and simmer for 30 mins. Remove chicken from the pot and set it aside. Once cooled, shred the chicken into small strips using two forks.
  2. Add corn, guascas, scallions, garlic, and cilantro to the pot. Cook for 30 minutes until soup is thick. Season with salt and pepper.
  3. Return the shredded chicken to the pot.
  4. Serve hot with by rice, capers, avocado, and cilantro. Just before serving, add half a ripe banana to each bowl and pour in some heavy cream.
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