Aguadito de Pollo: Peruvian-Style Chicken Soup
Aguadito de Pollo: Peruvian-Style Chicken Soup brims with tender chicken, Yukon Gold potatoes, sweet corn, and peas in a bright, herb-laced broth. Fresh cilantro and a touch of serrano chile add fragrant warmth and gentle heat, while rice makes the soup hearty without feeling heavy. Serve it for a comforting weeknight dinner or to warm up a cool evening with vibrant Peruvian flavors.
- Prep40 mins
- Cook50 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Aguadito de Pollo: Peruvian-Style Chicken Soup, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 14
- Heart Health
- 62
- Metabolic
- 20
- Digestive
- 26
- Inflammatory
- 37
- Performance
- 44
- General Wellness
- 1
Season the chicken with salt and pepper.
- 2
Heat the olive oil in a large, heavy pot over medium-high heat.
- 3
Stir in the onion, garlic, and serrano chili, and cook until the onion softens, about 1 minute.
- 4
Add the chicken and cook for 5 minutes.
- 5
Stir in the cilantro, peas, corn, and red pepper, and cook for 1 minute.
- 6
Pour in the chicken broth, potatoes, and rice.
- 7
Bring to a boil, then lower the heat to medium-low and simmer until the chicken is opaque and the potatoes are tender, about 40 minutes.
- Calories 307.12 kcal Moderate 15%
- Protein 12.37 g Good Source 25%
- Carbohydrate 27.72 g 10%
- Total Fat 16.6 g High 21%
- Saturated Fat 2.89 g Moderate 14%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 23.32 mg Moderate 8%
- Sodium 1148.28 mg High 50%
- Dietary Fiber 1.94 g Low Source 7%
- Total Sugars 3.62 g --
- Added Sugars 0.04 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 42.64 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 2.24 mg Moderate 12%
- Potassium 309.62 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin A 52.81 mcg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin C 21.17 mg Good Source 24%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Corn 🌽
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Aguadito de Pollo: Peruvian Style Chicken Soup is made with 11 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 1 hr 30 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Chicken Broth, Corn, Fresh Cilantro, and Green Peas. Each serving provides about 307.12 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Aguadito de Pollo: Peruvian-Style Chicken Soup made of?
- The main ingredients are Chicken Broth, Corn, Fresh Cilantro, Green Peas, Minced Garlic. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Aguadito de Pollo: Peruvian-Style Chicken Soup?
- About 1 hr 30 mins in total: 40 mins to prepare and 50 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 307.12 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Aguadito de Pollo: Peruvian-Style Chicken Soup easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 11 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Aguadito de Pollo: Peruvian-Style Chicken Soup healthy?
- Aguadito de Pollo: Peruvian-Style Chicken Soup has an easyChef Pro health score of 45/100. Per serving, it provides 307.12 calories and 12.37 g of protein, or 25% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1148.28 mg (50% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 2.89 g (14% of the Daily Value). It contains Wheat, Gluten, Corn, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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