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Ajiaco

Chicken and potato soup.

90 minutes
Serves 12
Soup

Instructions

  1. 1

    Make the base broth: In a large pot, bring the chicken pieces, corn on the cob, minced garlic, and scallions to a boil in 10 cups of water.

  2. 2

    Cook the chicken: Simmer for 35-40 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked. Remove the chicken, shred the meat, and set aside. Leave the corn in the broth.

  3. 3

    Layer the potatoes: Add the sliced red and white potatoes to the boiling broth. Simmer for 15 minutes.

  4. 4

    Add papa criolla: Add the small yellow potatoes (papa criolla). These will break down quickly and naturally thicken the soup into a creamy consistency.

  5. 5

    Infuse the flavor: Stir in the shredded chicken and the dried guascas herb. Simmer for a final 10 minutes until the soup is thick and deeply aromatic.

  6. 6

    Serve: Serve hot, allowing guests to garnish their bowls with heavy cream, capers, and a side of avocado.

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