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Ajiaco
Ajiaco, a hearty and flavor-packed soup, is a beloved traditional dish from the heart of Colombia. This delectable concoction, loaded with chicken, potatoes and corn, is further enriched with the unique herb 'guascas', giving it a distinct flavor. Topped with creamy avocado, tangy capers, and a dollop of sour cream, every spoonful of Ajiaco is a journey through the vibrant culinary landscape of Colombia.
Ingredients
- Salt
- to taste
- Black pepper
- to taste
- Sour cream
- 1/4 cup
- Capers
- 1 tablespoon
- Avocado
- 1, sliced
- Cilantro
- 2 tablespoons, chopped
- Guascas
- 2 tablespoons
- Chicken broth
- 8 cups
- Garlic
- 3 cloves, minced
- Onion
- 1, chopped
- Corn on the cob
- 2, halved
- Potatoes
- 3, peeled and diced
- Chicken
- 2 pounds, bone-in and skin-on
Instructions
- In a large pot, bring the chicken broth to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken pieces, chopped onion, minced garlic, and guascas to the boiling broth. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover the pot, and let it simmer for about 30 minutes.
- After 30 minutes, remove the chicken pieces from the pot. Allow them to cool slightly, then shred the meat and discard the bones. Return the shredded chicken to the pot.
- Add the peeled and diced potatoes and the halved corn on the cob to the pot. Continue to simmer for an additional 20 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
- Season your Ajiaco with salt and pepper to taste.
- Ladle the soup into bowls, ensuring each gets a piece of corn. Garnish each bowl with a few slices of avocado, a sprinkle of capers, a dollop of sour cream, and a sprinkle of chopped cilantro.
- Serve your Ajiaco hot and enjoy this comforting Colombian delight!
Tips
- Guascas is a Colombian herb that gives Ajiaco its distinctive flavor. If you can't find guascas, you can substitute it with a mix of bay leaves and dried oregano.
Dietary Information
Servings: 6 Dish Type: Soup Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour Calories: 450 Fat: 20g Carbs: 30g Protein: 35g Sodium: 500mg Sugar: 5g
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