AJIACO (COLOMBIAN CHICKEN SOUP)
Steps:
- Make the soup: Put the chicken in a large (at least 8-quart) stockpot and add 8 cups water. Bring to a boil over high heat and then reduce the heat to a vigorous simmer. Simmer for 10 minutes, frequently skimming off the foam that floats to the surface. Add all the vegetables, the garlic, the cilantro, and the bouillon cubes to the pot, along with the salt and pepper. Stir a few times to distribute the vegetables and submerge as many of the solids as possible. When the broth returns to a gentle boil, partially cover the pot and simmer, stirring once or twice, for 1-1/2 hours. Taste for salt and add more if needed. Using tongs or a slotted spoon, pick out the chicken pieces and put them on a large plate. Stir the soup with a large spoon, breaking up some of the potatoes to thicken the soup slightly. Keep hot if serving soon or let cool and refrigerate. When the chicken is cool enough to handle, pull the meat off the bones and shred it by hand. Discard the bones and tendons, and put the shredded chicken in a serving bowl. Make the aji: In a food processor, pulse all the aji ingredients until they're finely minced. Transfer to a serving bowl. Serve the ajiaco: Put the avocados, sour cream or creme fraiche, capers and cilantro leaves in small bowls and set them on the table along with the bowls of shredded chicken and the aji. Reheat the soup if necessay and ladle it into large soup bowls, putting a quater ear of corn in each bowl. Let your guests add the garnishes and the aji as they like. Make Ahead Tips The soup and the aji can be made a day ahead. If the soup is too thick after it's reheated, thin it with a little water. nutrition information (per serving): Fat (kcal): 46; Fat Calories (g): 440; Saturated Fat (g): 19; Protein (g): 170; Monounsaturated Fat (g): 6; Carbohydrates (g): 26; Polyunsaturated Fat (g): 8; Sodium (mg): 70; Cholesterol (mg): 3; Fiber (g): 1300; From Fine Cooking 60, pp. 34 October 1, 2003
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Kanchan Sharma
[email protected]This ajiaco is delicious! The chicken is tender and flavorful, and the broth is rich and creamy. I love the addition of the corn and avocado. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day.
DARK Black
[email protected]This ajiaco is a great way to use up leftover chicken. The broth is flavorful and the chicken is tender. I love serving it with a side of rice and beans.
Md nayeb Khan
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of chicken soup, but this ajiaco changed my mind. The broth is rich and flavorful, and the chicken is tender and juicy. I loved the addition of the corn and avocado. It was the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day.
Mujahedul Islam
[email protected]This is my go-to recipe for ajiaco. It's easy to make and always turns out delicious. The chicken is always tender and the broth is flavorful. I love serving it with a side of avocado and cornbread.
william kanduthu
[email protected]This ajiaco is the best! I've made it several times and it always turns out perfect. The broth is rich and flavorful, and the chicken is tender and juicy. I love serving it with a side of avocado and rice.
CH MUNEEB
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the ajiaco turned out great! It was a little time-consuming to make, but it was worth it. The soup was hearty and flavorful, and everyone loved it.
Md Nayan Ali
[email protected]This ajiaco was delicious! The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the broth was rich and creamy. I loved the addition of the corn and avocado. It was the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day.
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[email protected]I made this ajiaco for a potluck and it was a big hit! Everyone loved the creamy broth and the tender chicken. I would definitely make this again.
Teri Craft
[email protected]This ajiaco was a great success! I served it to my family and they loved it. The soup was hearty and flavorful, and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy-to-make soup.
Adi Douglas
[email protected]I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because it seemed like it would be a lot of work. But I'm so glad I did! The ajiaco was amazing. The broth was rich and flavorful, and the chicken was tender and juicy. I will definitely be making this again.
Labon Biswas
[email protected]I made this ajiaco for a party and it was a hit! Everyone raved about how delicious it was. The soup was creamy and flavorful, and the chicken was tender. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy-to-make sou
Toka Shaban
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the ajiaco turned out great! It was a little time-consuming to make, but it was worth it. The soup was hearty and flavorful, and everyone loved it.
Lipi Akter
[email protected]This is the best ajiaco I've ever had! The flavors were perfectly balanced and the chicken was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.
Asmita Sunar
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of chicken soup, but this ajiaco was really good! The broth was flavorful and the chicken was tender. I especially liked the addition of the corn and avocado.
Usama Mushtaq
[email protected]This ajiaco soup was absolutely delicious! The chicken was so tender and flavorful, and the broth was rich and creamy. I loved the addition of the potatoes, corn, and avocado. It was the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day.