Best 7 Ajiaco Colombian Chicken Potato And Corn Soup Recipes

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Ajiaco Colombiano, or Colombian Chicken, Potato and Corn Soup, is a traditional and iconic Colombian dish that is enjoyed by people of all ages. From its origins in the highlands of the Andes Mountains to its popularity in urban centers, this hearty and flavorful soup has become a beloved culinary treasure, known for its unique blend of flavors, textures, and ingredients. With its vibrant yellow color and distinct aroma, Ajiaco Colombiano is a dish that is sure to tantalize your taste buds and warm your soul. Whether you're a local or a visitor, this soup is a must-try for anyone looking to experience the authentic flavors of Colombian cuisine.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

COLOMBIAN CHICKEN CORN AND POTATO STEW



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A flavorful and easy to make Instant Pot stew recipe, Colombian Chicken, Corn and Potato stew {Ajiaco recipe}. It's a hearty stew, full of Idaho Potatoes, corn, shredded chicken and plenty of flavor!

Provided by Little Figgy Food

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large yellow onion, diced
4 - 5 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon coarse salt
1 tablespoon freshly ground pepper
4 cups chicken stock
1 1/2 cups water
2 pounds mixed Idaho Potatoes (such as baby Dutch yellow potatoes & baby reds), cut into bite-size chunks or left whole if small enough
2 to 3 ears fresh corn, cut into quarters, or 1 1/2 cups frozen corn kernels
1 bunch cilantro, with stems, finely chopped
1 bunch spring onions, diced
2 tablespoons dried guascas or oregano
2 - 3 pounds boneless, skinless, chicken breasts (left whole)
To Garnish:
Avocado slices
Mexican crema or sour cream
Capers
Lime wedges
Cilantro

Steps:

  • Turn on the saute function on your Instant Pot and add olive oil. Add in the onion and garlic. Cook until the onions are soft, about 5 minutes. Turn off the saute setting. Add in the chicken broth, water, potatoes, corn, guascas or oregano, cilantro, spring onions, salt and pepper, chicken breast (placed on top). Close the lid and turn the valve to sealing. Turn on the the soup setting and cook (30 minutes). Once finished cooking allow to depressurize. Switch the valve to venting to allow it to finish depressurizing, carefully open the Instant Pot. Remove the chicken breast, shred with a couple of forks, then return to the stew and gently mix in. Serve this Instant Pot Colombian Chicken Potato and Corn stew, garnish with your choice of avocado slices, fresh cilantro, lime wedges, capers and sour cream if desired.

COLOMBIAN AJIACO {POTATO AND CHICKEN SOUP}



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Colombian Ajiaco, a traditional chicken and potato soup from Bogota. Made with three types of potatoes, corn, cilantro, green, onion, capers, cream, avocado, and the South American guascas herb, this Colombian soup will make you feel like you're eating in Bogota!

Provided by Kristina Todini, RDN

Categories     Soups + Stews

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 pounds chicken breast
2 large onion (chopped)
4 single garlic cloves (minced)
8 cups chicken stock
½ teaspoon salt (to taste)
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper (to taste)
1 bunch cilantro (chopped (about 2 cups))
3 whole green onions (chopped (greens and whites))
2 tablespoons guascas herb (see notes)
2 pounds mixed potatoes (red, gold, russet, cut into bite-size pieces)
2 ears corn (cut into 2-3 inch pieces)
2 cups white rice (cooked)
2 whole avocados (thinly sliced)
½ cup heavy cream
¼ cup capers (drained)

Steps:

  • Cook chicken and vegetables: Heat olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add chicken, onions, and garlic and brown outside of chicken for 1-2 minutes each side.
  • Cook soup: Add chicken stock, salt, pepper, cilantro, green onion, and guascas and bring soup to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until chicken is cooked throughout, about 20 minutes.
  • Add potatos + shred chicken: Remove chicken and set aside to cool. Add potatoes and corn and cook until tender, about 8 minutes. In the meantime, use a fork to shred chicken breasts.
  • Simmer and season: Add shredded chicken back to soup along with the corn on the cob. Simmer on low another five minutes. Season to taste with more salt, pepper, or guascas if needed.
  • Garnish and serve: Serve in a chamba soup bowl with white rice, sliced avocados, cream, and capers.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 serving, Calories 551 kcal, Carbohydrate 69 g, Protein 37 g, Fat 14 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Cholesterol 97 mg, Sodium 801 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 7 g, TransFat 1 g, UnsaturatedFat 7 g

AJIACO COLOMBIANO (COLOMBIAN CHICKEN AND POTATO SOUP)



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Each region of Colombia has it own specialties and characteristic dishes. For example, in the capital of the country Bogotá; Ajiaco is a very popular dish. There are different versions of Ajiaco Bogotano , but it's usually made with chicken and three kinds of potatoes, corn and an herb called guascas. This herb gives the.

Provided by Erica Dinho

Categories     Main dish

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 chicken breast (skin removed)
12 cups water
3 ears fresh corn (cut into 2 pieces)
Salt and pepper to taste
2 chicken bouillon cubes
3 scallions
2 garlic cloves (minced)
3 tablespoon chopped cilantro
2 cups papa criolla (Andean Potato)
3 medium white potatoes (peeled and sliced)
3 medium red potatoes (peeled and sliced)
1/3 cup guascas
1 cup heavy cream for serving
1 cup capers for serving

Steps:

  • In a large pot, place the chicken, corn, chicken bouillon, cilantro, scallions, garlic, salt and pepper. Add the water and bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium and cook for about 30 to 35 minutes, until chicken is cooked and tender. Remove the chicken and set aside.
  • Continue cooking the corn for about 15 more minutes. Discard green onion and add red potatoes, white potatoes, and the guascas. Cook for 15 more minutes.
  • Uncover and add the frozen papa criolla and simmer for 15 minutes, season with salt and pepper.
  • Cut the chicken meat into small pieces and return to the pot. Serve the Ajiaco hot with capers and heavy cream on the side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 497 kcal, Carbohydrate 52 g, Protein 32 g, Fat 19 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 127 mg, Sodium 1331 mg, Fiber 7 g, Sugar 6 g, UnsaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 serving

AJIACO (COLOMBIAN CHICKEN, POTATO AND CORN SOUP)



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This Colombian soup is served in restaurants throughout Bogota and is generally considered comfort food. It can contain as many as three different kinds of potatoes, but we streamlined this recipe to use two (Yukon gold and purple, though you can substitute red bliss for the purple). The garnishes add brightness and bring the soup to life.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h35m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 chicken leg quarters (leg and thigh; about 2 1/2 pounds)
Kosher salt
1 cup diced onion (about 1 medium onion)
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 bay leaf
1 bunch fresh cilantro, stems roughly chopped, 1 cup leaves reserved
1 bunch scallions, roughly chopped, whites and greens separated
1 to 2 teaspoons habanero hot sauce
3 tomatoes, cored, seeded and chopped (about 1 1/4 cups)
1 pound mixed Yukon gold and purple (or red bliss) potatoes, quartered and cut into 3/4-inch pieces
1 ear corn, cut into 1/2-inch-thick rounds
1 to 2 avocados, sliced, for serving
1/2 cup sour cream or creme fraiche, for serving
1/4 cup capers, for serving

Steps:

  • In a 5-quart pot, combine the chicken, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 8 cups water to cover. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer and skim any foam or impurities from the top. Add the onion, garlic, bay leaf, cilantro stems and scallion whites. Simmer, partially covered, until the chicken is tender and releases easily when pierced with a knife, 35 to 40 minutes. Transfer the chicken to a bowl to cool, about 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile make the aji sauce: In a food processor, combine the scallion greens, hot sauce, tomatoes, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 cup of the cilantro leaves and pulse to a coarse sauce. Set aside. (Alternatively, the ingredients can be chopped by hand and stirred to combine.)
  • Add the potatoes to the soup along with 1 1/4 teaspoons salt. Cover, bring back to a simmer and simmer another 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, remove the chicken meat from the bones and shred with your hands or 2 forks (discard the bones and skin). Set aside.
  • Add the corn to the soup and cook until the corn and potatoes are tender when pierced with a knife, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the chicken meat back to the soup and return the soup to a simmer. Add salt if needed.
  • Divide the soup among 6 bowls and serve with sliced avocado, sour cream, capers, aji sauce and remaining cilantro leaves.

AJIACO (COLOMBIAN CHICKEN, POTATO AND CORN SOUP)



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This Colombian soup, known as Ajiaco, is served in restaurants throughout Bogota and is generally considered comfort food. It can contain as many as three different kinds of potatoes, but we streamlined this recipe to use two (Yukon gold and purple, though you can substitute red bliss for the purple). The garnishes add brightness and bring the soup to life.

Provided by Food Network

Categories     comfort food,dinner,Latin American,soups and stews,stovetop

Time 1h35m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 bunch fresh cilantro, stems roughly chopped, 1 cup leaves reserved
4 chicken leg quarters (leg and thigh; about 2.5 lbss)
Kosher salt
1 cup diced onion (about 1 medium onion)
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 bay leaf
1 bunch scallions, roughly chopped, whites and greens separated
1 - 2 tsp habanero hot sauce
3 tomatoes, cored, seeded and chopped (about 1 ¼ cups)
1 lb(s) mixed Yukon gold and purple (or red bliss) potatoes, quartered and cut into ¾-inch pieces
1 ear corn, cut into ½ -inch-thick rounds
1 - 2 avocados, sliced, for serving
½ cup sour cream or creme fraiche, for serving
¼ cup capers, for serving

Steps:

  • In a 5-quart pot, combine the chicken, 1 ½ teaspoons salt and 8 cups water to cover. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer and skim any foam or impurities from the top. Add the onion, garlic, bay leaf, cilantro stems and scallion whites. Simmer, partially covered, until the chicken is tender and releases easily when pierced with a knife, 35 to 40 minutes. Transfer the chicken to a bowl to cool, about 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile make the aji sauce: In a food processor, combine the scallion greens, hot sauce, tomatoes, ½ teaspoon salt and ½ cup of the cilantro leaves and pulse to a coarse sauce. Set aside. (Alternatively, the ingredients can be chopped by hand and stirred to combine.)
  • Add the potatoes to the soup along with 1 ¼ teaspoons salt. Cover, bring back to a simmer and simmer another 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, remove the chicken meat from the bones and shred with your hands or 2 forks (discard the bones and skin). Set aside.
  • Add the corn to the soup and cook until the corn and potatoes are tender when pierced with a knife, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the chicken meat back to the soup and return the soup to a simmer. Add salt if needed.
  • Divide the soup among 6 bowls and serve with sliced avocado, sour cream, capers, aji sauce and remaining cilantro leaves.

AJIACO BOGOTANO (CHICKEN AND POTATO SOUP, BOGOTA STYLE)



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Ajiaco is a typical dish in Colombia. It has a lot of potatoes since Bogota is in the mountains and potatoes are plentiful. This recipe calls for yucca which can be found in the produce section or frozen (Goya). If you cannot find it, just use Yukon gold potatoes, both will all but disintegrate and thicken the broth. Corn on the cob is cut into 1 inch rounds and thrown into the soup. They are easier to cut if you rotate the corn, eventually the cob will break. Once you remove the cover, you'll get a burst of sweet corn aroma. An avocado half is served either on the side, so you can take a spoonful of avocado and dip it in the soup.

Provided by threeovens

Categories     Chicken Thigh & Leg

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 1/2 lbs chicken thighs (4 thighs)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 lb potato, cut into large dice
3/4 lb yucca root or 3/4 lb yukon gold potato, cut into large dice
1 ear of corn, cut into 1 inch rounds
4 cups chicken stock (try Bold Rotisserie Chicken Flavor)
1 medium onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup water
1/4 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon capers (heaping)
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
salt & freshly ground black pepper
cilantro, for garnish (optional)

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, brown chicken (seasoned with salt and pepper) in oil then add to Dutch oven or pressure cooker.
  • Put potatoes, yucca and corn in pot and season with salt and pepper and cayenne, if using; pour chicken stock into pot.
  • Meanwhile, cook onions and garlic in skillet until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
  • Pour in 1 cup water and loosen the bits stuck to the bottom; pour all into pot.
  • Cover pot and cook over medium heat 40 minutes for Dutch oven and 30 minutes in pressure cooker (you will have to lower the heat to low once the pressure is built up in the pressure cooker).
  • Once done, taste for seasoning, stir in cream, capers, and cilantro, if desired.
  • Ladle into bowls and serve with an avocado on the side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 525.2, Fat 25.7, SaturatedFat 8.1, Cholesterol 113.9, Sodium 378.7, Carbohydrate 46.2, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 6, Protein 27.1

COLOMBIAN CHICKEN, CORN, AND POTATO STEW



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Provided by Shelley Wiseman

Categories     Soup/Stew     Milk/Cream     Chicken     Potato     Stew     Dinner     Lunch     Corn     Root Vegetable     Cilantro     Gourmet     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Diabetes-Friendly

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 whole chicken (about 3 1/2 pounds)
2 quarts water
2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 large white onion, chopped
1 tablespoon dried guascas or oregano
1 pound papas criollas (thawed if frozen), quartered, or russet (baking) potatoes
1 pound Yukon Gold potatoes
1 pound boiling potatoes
3 ears corn, cut into 1-inch rounds, or 2 cups kernels (10 ounces)
3/4 cup chopped cilantro, divided
1 cup crema, or 1/2 cup heavy cream mixed with 1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup drained capers
3 (6- to 8-ounces) firm-ripe avocados, cut into cubes

Steps:

  • Put chicken in a 6- to 8-quart pot and add water, broth, onion, guascas, and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt. Bring to a boil, skimming foam, then reduce heat and simmer, covered, until chicken is cooked through, 30 to 40 minutes. Transfer to a plate to cool slightly (reserve broth).
  • Add papas criollas to reserved broth (if using russet potatoes, peel and coarsely grate first) and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are falling apart and beginning to thicken broth (mash if necessary), 20 to 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, peel Yukon Golds and boiling potatoes and cut into 1-inch pieces, then add to pot and simmer, covered, stirring occasionally, until almost tender, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Add corn, 1/4 cup cilantro, and 1 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper and simmer, covered, until corn is tender, 5 to 10 minutes.
  • While corn cooks, coarsely shred chicken, discarding skin and bones.
  • Add chicken to stew and cook, stirring occasionally, until heated through. Season with salt.
  • Serve stew with crema, capers, avocados, and remaining 1/2 cup cilantro, each in separate bowls (or add them to stew in pot just before serving).

Tips:

  • Use a variety of potatoes for different textures and flavors. For example, Yukon Gold potatoes are creamy and smooth, while red potatoes are firm and waxy.
  • Don't overcrowd the pot when cooking the chicken. If the chicken is too crowded, it will not cook evenly.
  • Use a large pot for the soup so that there is plenty of room for all of the ingredients.
  • Season the soup to taste. Add more salt, pepper, or cumin as desired.
  • Serve the soup hot with your favorite toppings, such as avocado, sour cream, and cilantro.

Conclusion:

Ajiaco is a delicious and hearty Colombian soup that is perfect for a cold day. It is made with a variety of potatoes, chicken, corn, and herbs. The soup is seasoned with cumin, garlic, and onions, and it is typically served with avocado, sour cream, and cilantro. Ajiaco is a relatively easy soup to make, and it is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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