Gluten Free Peruvian Chicken Soup (Aguadito de Pollo)

Gluten Free Peruvian Chicken Soup (Aguadito de Pollo)

A different type of Chicken Soup

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 15m
Cook Time: 40m
Total Time: 55m
Servings: 4
Difficulty: Easy
5.0 (21 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

391
Calories
14,8g
Fat
45,4g
Carbohydrates
19.4g
Protein
34mg
Cholesterol
218mg
Sodium
Gluten Free Peruvian Chicken Soup (Aguadito de Pollo)

Recipe Description

My family, and especially my mother, love this Gluten Free Peruvian Chicken Soup (Aguadito de Pollo) recipe that I make regularly, in the winter. Dinner, in a soup! There are not many soup recipes as filling as this one, and it works just perfectly, as is! A fully balanced meal compromising of chicken breast, rice and potatoes and a selection of green peas, corn, red bell pepper, onion, garlic, chili and cilantro.

If you choose to pair it with some warm, oven toasted bread, you can, however, it really is full of all the right food groups that you need! Just a hint, Aguadito de Pollo famously cures hangover symptoms too!

To make Peruvian Chicken Soup (Aguadito de Pollo), you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Gluten Free Peruvian Chicken Soup (Aguadito de Pollo)

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Season chicken

    2 min
    Step 1 - Gluten Free Peruvian Chicken Soup (Aguadito de Pollo)

    Season the chicken with salt and pepper.

  2. 2

    Cook onion, garlic and chili

    5 min
    Step 2 - Gluten Free Peruvian Chicken Soup (Aguadito de Pollo)Step 2 - Gluten Free Peruvian Chicken Soup (Aguadito de Pollo)

    In a large, heavy pot, over medium-high heat, heat the olive oil. Stir in the onion, garlic, and serrano chili. Cook for about 5 minutes, until the onion is soft and translucent.

  3. 3

    Add chicken

    5 min
    Step 3 - Gluten Free Peruvian Chicken Soup (Aguadito de Pollo)

    Add the chicken, and continue to cook through for another 5 minutes.

  4. 4

    Add vegetables and herbs

    1 min
    Step 4 - Gluten Free Peruvian Chicken Soup (Aguadito de Pollo)

    Stir in the cilantro, peas, corn, and red bell pepper and cook for a further 1 minute.

  5. 5

    Add chicken broth

    1 min
    Step 5 - Gluten Free Peruvian Chicken Soup (Aguadito de Pollo)

    Pour in the chicken broth.

  6. 6

    Add rice and potatoes

    1 min
    Step 6 - Gluten Free Peruvian Chicken Soup (Aguadito de Pollo)

    Add the rice and potatoes.

  7. 7

    Cook soup

    30 min
    Step 7 - Gluten Free Peruvian Chicken Soup (Aguadito de Pollo)

    Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for about 40 minutes, until the chicken is opaque and the potatoes are tender.

  8. 8

    Serve

    Step 8 - Gluten Free Peruvian Chicken Soup (Aguadito de Pollo)

    Serve hot.

This Peruvian Chicken Soup (Aguadito de Pollo) is our family favorite “soup for dinner,” choice! Make this recipe, and you won’t need to prepare anything else! Try it out on your own, everyone will love it! Tag #cookmerecipes in your posts!

About the author

Ruth Harris

Ruth is an experienced businesswoman and happy mom who just hit 40. She’s a huge gym fan and has a PhD in Keto. Just kidding! But really, Ruth knows how to do Keto the healthy way and has a lot of experience in dealing with all the issues that newbies to this trendy new diet face during the adjustment period, like overcoming Keto flu. Ruth loves life and takes her health and food seriously, so she’s your go-to person if you decided to follow the Keto diet.

Recipe Reviews

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5.0 out of 5 (21 reviews)
Faye
December 4, 2024
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Delicious! I made this soup for a cozy night in after a long week, and it warmed my heart. Perfectly filling and full of flavor, just like mom used to make!

Olive
November 6, 2024
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This soup is a total lifesaver! My fam loves it, especially on chilly nights!

Ian Baker
August 10, 2024
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Superb

Maya
March 23, 2024
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Tasty, filling soup. My husband loved it on a cold night after a long week. Simple ingredients and great flavor, will be making again for sure.

Claudine Dupont
September 29, 2023
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Superb soup recipe. My kids loved it and even asked for seconds during dinner. It brings back memories of cozy winters with my mother. Simple and delicious, I will definitly make it again.

Emma Leblanc
August 11, 2023
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Wow! This soup is simply amazing! I made it for my kids and they loved it! I remember my mom used to make it when we were sick, it always made us feel better! So easy and full of flavor, I’ll defintely make it again!

Kelly Anderson
June 17, 2023
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Amazing! This Gluten Free Peruvian Chicken Soup is a family favorite! I made it for my kids on a chilly night, and they couldn’t get enough! The flavors are just perfect, and it's so filling. It’s my go-to recipe now! Super tasty and easy to make!

Ryan
March 1, 2023
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Superb soup! My kids love this gluten free chicken soup, especially on cold days. I remember making it with my mom and now I share this tradition with my family. It's filling and so healthy, perfect for a cozy dinner.

Isabelle Carter
December 12, 2021
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Superb!

Nina
November 10, 2021
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Superb! This soup warms my heart during winter nights. My family gathers around the table, and the aroma fills the house. It's wonderfully filling and comforting - just like how my mother used to make. Truly a delightful experience.

Hank
October 30, 2021
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I made this soup last week for my family. They all loved it! It's super easy and warms the soul. Perfect for winter nights after sports practice!

Maddy75
March 5, 2020
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Superb soup! Perfect for winter nights after a long day. Love this!

Chris Taylor
January 2, 2020
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Awesome! My kids devour this soup every winter. It's so easy and nourishing, and my mom loves it too!

Lisa Johnson
December 24, 2019
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Made this soup on a chilly night, and my fam loved it. Super filling and easy to whip up! Mom always said it's the best hangover cure too. For real!

Faye
November 13, 2019
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This soup is simply great! Made it for my friends last week, and they are still raving about it. So hearty!

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