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Recipe created by: SOFTWAREJAG.COM
Recipe created: 04/14/2013
Origin country:
ECUADOR

Category:
SOUPS

Recipe name:0000000038
AGUADO DE GALLINA OR CHICKEN RICE SOUP

Picture:
aguadodegallinaorchickenricesoup.jpg



Ingredients:
- 3 lbs chicken, assorted pieces
- ¾ cup rice, uncooked
- 2 tbs sunflower oil or butter
- 1 cup chopped red onion, about ½ onion
- 1 cup chopped bell pepper, about 1 pepper
- 2 roma tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped
- 6 garlic cloves, crushed
- 2 tbs chopped parsley
- 1 tsp dried oregano or 1 tbs fresh chopped oregano
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground achiote
- 8 cups chicken broth or water
- 2 potatoes, peeled and diced, about 3 ½ cups
- 1 cup chopped carrots
- 1 cup peas, fresh or frozen
- 2 tbs finely chopped cilantro
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Serve with: chopped chives, avocado slices and hot sauce



Yields / Serves:
0

Preparation time (min):


Approximate cost:
0.00

Recommended drink:


Rating:
3

Difficulty:
3

Preparation:
1.Soak the rice in water for 30 minutes

2.Heat the oil or butter in a large sauce pan to make a refrito with the onions, garlic, pepper, tomatoes, parsley, oregano, cumin, achiote and salt, cook for 10 minutes stirring frequently.

3.Add the chicken broth or water and bring to a boil.

4.Add the chicken pieces and cook for 30 minutes.

5.Add the soaked rice and the chopped potatoes, cook for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.

6.Add the carrots and cook for 5 minutes

7.Add the peas and cook for 5-7 minutes or until the both the peas and carrots are tender.

8.Add the chopped cilantro and serve with avocado slices and hot sauce or aji.