Crillo De Pollo Recipe

Name: Crillo De Pollo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 large onions, coarsely chopped; 3 1/2 chicken breasts, cut into 4 pieces; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves, crushed; 2 bay leaves; 8 cups chicken stock; 3 large russet potatoes, peeled cut into chunks; 6 carrots, cut into 2-inch; 3 ears corn, cut into 3-inch; 1 egg yolk, beaten; 1/2 cup cream; 2 teaspoons arrowroot (optional); 2 tablespoons minced parsley; 1 tablespoon minced cilantro

Servings: persons

2 large onions, coarsely chopped
3 1/2 chicken breasts, cut into 4 pieces
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves, crushed
2 bay leaves
8 cups chicken stock
3 large russet potatoes, peeled cut into chunks
6 carrots, cut into 2-inch
3 ears corn, cut into 3-inch
1 egg yolk, beaten
1/2 cup cream
2 teaspoons arrowroot (optional)
2 tablespoons minced parsley
1 tablespoon minced cilantro

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["This chicken and vegetable soup is an Argentinean classic.", "It is as thick as a stew and as creamy as a bisque.", "Preheat oven to 400F degrees.", "Spread half of the onions in a large, deep baking dish.", "Place chicken on top.", "Season with salt and pepper.", "Sprinkle garlic, thyme and bay leaves over chicken.", "Spread remaining onions on top; drizzle with 1 cup stock.", "Roast uncovered for 30 minutes, or until chicken turns golden around the edges.", "Place chicken (remove skin, if desired), onions, garlic and herbs in a 6-quart soup pot.", "Deglaze roasting pan with some water or stock and add to the pot.", "Add the remaining stock and the potatoes to the pot.", "Simmer for 15 minutes, then add the carrots and corn.", "Simmer for 25 minutes.", "Using a wide fork, roughly mash at least 4 of the""falling apart"" potato chunks to help thicken the soup.", "Beat egg yolk into the cream, then beat in 1/2 cup of the stock from the soup pot.", "Blend in the arrowroot if you want a thicker soup.", "Pour the cream mixture back into the soup, stirring until well-blended.", "Just before serving, add the minced parsley and cilantro.", "Ladle into wide, deep soup bowls.", "Make sure each bowl has a chunk of potato, a piece of chicken, a couple of carrots and a piece of corn."]

1281

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

186

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

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 large onions, coarsely chopped, 3 1/2 chicken breasts, cut into 4 pieces, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, and more.

Yes, Crillo De Pollo falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

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Crillo De Pollo

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