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Aguadito

Aguadito is a comforting and hearty Peruvian soup made with chicken, vegetables, and flavorful broth, perfect for cozy meals on gloomy days.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: Comfort Food, Peruvian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken and Broth
  • 1 whole whole chicken (about 3-4 lbs) Use whatever’s on sale.
  • 6 cups chicken broth or water Homemade is best, but store-bought is fine.
Vegetables
  • 1 onion, diced Use yellow for better flavor.
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced Add more for extra flavor.
  • 2 medium carrots, diced Double the amount for extra sweetness.
  • 2 potatoes, diced Any kind works, russet is common.
  • 1 cup peas Frozen or fresh is fine.
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced Adds nice color.
Seasonings
  • Salt and pepper to taste A good pinch brightens the flavors.
  • optional chili flakes Add to individual bowls if desired.
  • ½ cup cilantro, chopped Skip if not a fan.

Method
 

Prepare the Chicken
  1. Place your whole chicken in a pot and cover with chicken broth or water.
  2. Bring to a gentle boil and let it simmer for about 20 minutes.
Chop the Veggies
  1. While the chicken cooks, chop your onion, garlic, carrots, potatoes, and bell pepper.
Sauté the Veggies
  1. Once chicken is cooked, remove it from pot. In the same pot with broth, add oil and sauté the onions and garlic for 3-4 minutes until soft.
Add Chicken and Veggies
  1. Stir in the chopped veggies, shredded chicken, peas, and seasonings.
Simmer and Finish
  1. Let the mixture simmer gently for another 20 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5g

Notes

Aguadito is even better the next day. Can be stored in an airtight container and reheated. Feel free to add other veggies or shrimp/fish for a twist.
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