Ajiaco Colombiano (Colombian Chicken and Potato Soup)

Gluten Free
Health score
19%
Ajiaco Colombiano (Colombian Chicken and Potato Soup)
45 min.
6
456kcal

Suggestions

Ingredients

  •  chicken breast skinless
  • 12 cups water 
  •  ears corn fresh cut into 2 pieces
  • serving salt and pepper to taste
  •  chicken bouillon cubes 
  •  scallions 
  •  garlic cloves minced
  • tablespoon cilantro leaves chopped
  • medium potatoes white peeled sliced
  • medium potatoes red peeled sliced
  • cup heavy cream for serving
  • cup capers for serving
  • cups papa criolla (Andean Potato)
  • 0.3 cup guascas 

Equipment

  • pot

Directions

  1. In a large pot, place the chicken, corn, chicken bouillon, cilantro, scallions, garlic, salt and pepper.
  2. Add the water and bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium and cook for about 35 to 40 minutes, until chicken is cooked and tender.
  3. Remove the chicken and set aside.
  4. Continue cooking the corn for 30 more minutes. Discard green onion and add red potatoes, white potatoes, and the guacas. Cook for 30 more minutes.
  5. Uncover and add the frozen papa criolla and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, season with salt and pepper.
  6. Cut the chicken meat into small pieces and return to the pot.
  7. Serve the Ajiaco hot with capers and heavy cream on the side.

Nutrition Facts

Calories456kcal
Protein26.87%
Fat35.68%
Carbs37.45%

Properties

Glycemic Index
29.63
Glycemic Load
11.05
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
25.901739079019%

Flavonoids

Kaempferol
39.07mg
Myricetin
0.02mg
Quercetin
52.38mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:456.11kcal
22.81%
Fat:18.53g
28.51%
Saturated Fat:10.09g
63.04%
Carbohydrates:43.77g
14.59%
Net Carbohydrates:38.07g
13.84%
Sugar:6.51g
7.24%
Cholesterol:117.32mg
39.11%
Sodium:1355.95mg
58.95%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:31.41g
62.81%
Vitamin B3:14.99mg
74.96%
Vitamin B6:1.36mg
67.92%
Selenium:39.31µg
56.16%
Phosphorus:422.75mg
42.27%
Potassium:1457.11mg
41.63%
Vitamin C:33.32mg
40.39%
Magnesium:108.39mg
27.1%
Vitamin B5:2.61mg
26.1%
Vitamin K:26.57µg
25.3%
Copper:0.49mg
24.35%
Fiber:5.7g
22.79%
Manganese:0.42mg
21.15%
Vitamin B1:0.32mg
21.09%
Vitamin B2:0.32mg
19.12%
Folate:68.91µg
17.23%
Vitamin A:823.99IU
16.48%
Iron:2.74mg
15.24%
Zinc:1.73mg
11.56%
Calcium:88.22mg
8.82%
Vitamin E:0.93mg
6.21%
Vitamin D:0.75µg
4.98%
Vitamin B12:0.29µg
4.89%