Colombian Chicken and Potato Soup
Serves 4|
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Ingredients
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs (about 4)
- 4 frozen corn-on-the-cob pieces (sometimes called “cobbettes”)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, thinly sliced
- 1 celery stalk, thinly sliced
- 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
- 2 medium russet potatoes (about 1 pound), peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, plus wedges for serving
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- kosher salt and black pepper
- cut-up avocado, fresh cilantro sprigs, and capers, for serving
Directions
- In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, combine the chicken broth and 1 cup water and bring to a boil. Add the chicken and corn and simmer until the chicken is cooked through, 10 to 12 minutes.
- Remove the chicken and corn from the saucepan and reserve.
- Strain the cooking liquid into a large bowl or measuring cup and reserve.
- Wipe out the saucepan and heat the oil over medium heat. Add the onion, celery, and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until beginning to soften, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the potatoes and the reserved cooking liquid and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until the pota-toes are cooked through, 15 to 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, shred the chicken and cut the corn pieces into 1-inch-thick rounds. Return the chicken and corn to the soup. Add the lime juice, oregano, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper and cook until heated through, about 1 minute. Serve the soup with the avocado, cilantro, capers, and lime wedges
Nutritional Information
- Per Serving
- Calories 405
- Fat 14g
- Sat Fat 3g
- Cholesterol 79mg
- Sodium 463mg
- Protein 30g
- Carbohydrate 40g
- Sugar 6g
- Fiber 4g
- Iron 2mg
- Calcium 31mg
What does this mean? See
Nutrition 101
.
Quick Tip
Sometimes labeled “cobbettes,” small corn-on-the-cob pieces are simply ears of corn cut into 3-inch lengths and sold in the
freezer section. They should not be confused with the canned baby ears of corn, often used in Asian dishes.
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