Aguado De Gallina Or Chicken Rice Soup Recipe

Name: Aguado De Gallina Or Chicken Rice Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 lbs assorted chicken pieces; 3/4 cup rice, uncooked; 2 tablespoons sunflower oil or 2 tablespoons butter; 1 cup chopped red onion, about 1/2 onion; 1 cup chopped bell pepper, about 1 pepper; 2 roma tomatoes (peeled, seeded and chopped or canned); 6 garlic cloves, crushed; 2 tablespoons chopped parsley; 1 teaspoon dried oregano or 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon ground achiote; 8 cups chicken broth or 8 cups water; 2 potatoes, peeled and diced, about 3 1/2 cups; 1 cup chopped carrot; 1 cup peas (fresh or frozen); 2 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro; salt and pepper

Servings: persons

3 lbs assorted chicken pieces
3/4 cup rice, uncooked
2 tablespoons sunflower oil or 2 tablespoons butter
1 cup chopped red onion, about 1/2 onion
1 cup chopped bell pepper, about 1 pepper
2 roma tomatoes (peeled, seeded and chopped or canned)
6 garlic cloves, crushed
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
1 teaspoon dried oregano or 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground achiote
8 cups chicken broth or 8 cups water
2 potatoes, peeled and diced, about 3 1/2 cups
1 cup chopped carrot
1 cup peas (fresh or frozen)
2 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro
salt and pepper

1
Soak the rice in water for 30 minutes
2
Heat the oil or butter in a large sauce pan. Add onions, garlic, pepper, tomatoes, parsley, oregano, cumin, achiote and salt, cook for 10 minutes stirring frequently.
3
Add the chicken broth or water and bring to a boil.
4
Add the chicken pieces and cook for 30 minutes.
5
Add the soaked rice and the chopped potatoes, cook for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6
Add the carrots and cook for 5 minutes
7
Add the peas and cook for 5-7 minutes or until the both the peas and carrots are tender.
8
Add the chopped cilantro and serve with avocado slices and hot sauce or aji.

1921

kcal

Calories

Fat

114

Carbs

274

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 lbs assorted chicken pieces, 3/4 cup rice, uncooked, 2 tablespoons sunflower oil or 2 tablespoons butter, 1 cup chopped red onion, about 1/2 onion, and more.

Yes, Aguado De Gallina Or Chicken Rice Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Aguado De Gallina Or Chicken Rice Soup

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Variations & substitutions

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