Warmly Spiced Chicken Gallina Soup
A hearty, comforting Peruvian-inspired soup featuring warmly spiced chicken and tender potatoes.
Ingredients
- ●1.5 lbs Chicken breastBoneless and skinless
- ●2 Peruvian aji amarillo peppersDiced
- ●3 Warmly spiced potatoesDiced
- ●1 OnionChopped
- ●3 cloves GarlicMinced
- ●4 cups Chicken brothLow-sodium
- ●1 cup Heavy creamOptional
- ●1 tsp CuminGround
- ●1 tsp CorianderGround
- ●1 tsp PaprikaSmoked
Instructions
- 1
Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
- 2
Add the diced onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- 4
Add the diced aji amarillo peppers and cook for 2 minutes.
- 5
Add the chicken breast and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.
- 6
Add the chicken broth, cumin, coriander, and paprika. Stir to combine.
- 7
Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 15-20 minutes.
- 8
Add the diced potatoes and cook for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until tender.
- 9
Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth, or allow it to cool and puree it in a blender.
- 10
Return the soup to the pot and stir in the heavy cream, if using.
- 11
Season the soup with salt and pepper to taste.
- 12
Serve hot, garnished with chopped fresh cilantro, if desired.