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Ajiaco (chicken and potato soup)

Bogotá's chicken soup thickened with three kinds of potatoes, flavored with guascas, served with corn, capers, cream and avocado.

Time
90min
Steps
5
Ajiaco (chicken and potato soup), photographed from above

Ingredients

6 servings

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Allergens

Contains milk.

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    Method

    1. 1

      Simmer chicken with scallions, garlic and corn in stock 30 minutes, until it reaches 74°C (165°F); remove and shred chicken.

    2. 2

      Add russet and red potatoes, sliced, and simmer until the russets dissolve, 40 minutes.

    3. 3

      Add papas criollas and guascas and cook 20 minutes until they break up and thicken.

    4. 4

      Return chicken and season.

    5. 5

      Serve with cream, capers, avocado and rice on the side.

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