Best 4 Ajiaco Soup Is Made With What Meat Recipes

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**Introducing Ajiaco Soup: A Colombian Culinary Delight**

Embark on a culinary journey to Colombia with Ajiaco soup, a hearty and flavorful dish that captures the essence of Colombian cuisine. This traditional soup, originating from the highlands of Bogotá, is a symphony of flavors and textures, featuring a rich chicken broth, tender potatoes, creamy avocado, and the vibrant flavors of guascas, a unique herb that adds a distinctive aroma and taste. Served with a dollop of sour cream and a sprinkle of capers, Ajiaco soup is a comforting and satisfying meal that showcases the diverse culinary heritage of Colombia.

**Dive into the Delights of Ajiaco Soup Recipes:**

1. **Classic Ajiaco Soup:** Experience the authentic flavors of Ajiaco soup with this classic recipe. Using chicken, guascas, potatoes, and corn, this recipe stays true to the traditional preparation, delivering a heartwarming and flavorful soup.

2. **Ajiaco Soup with Pulled Chicken:** Elevate your Ajiaco soup with tender and juicy pulled chicken. This recipe adds a succulent twist to the classic dish, creating a satisfying and protein-packed meal.

3. **Ajiaco Soup with Vegetables:** Indulge in a vegetarian delight with this Ajiaco soup variation. Featuring a medley of colorful vegetables, including carrots, green beans, and peas, this recipe offers a vibrant and nutritious take on the Colombian staple.

4. **Ajiaco Soup with Quinoa:** Introduce a healthy twist to Ajiaco soup with the addition of quinoa. This recipe combines the traditional flavors of the soup with the wholesome goodness of quinoa, resulting in a nutritious and satisfying meal.

5. **Ajiaco Soup with Sweet Potatoes:** Elevate your Ajiaco soup experience with the natural sweetness of roasted sweet potatoes. This recipe incorporates roasted sweet potatoes, adding a delightful caramelized flavor and a vibrant orange hue to the soup.

6. **Ajiaco Soup with Avocado and Cilantro:** Enhance the creamy texture and vibrant flavors of Ajiaco soup with the addition of fresh avocado and cilantro. This recipe brings a refreshing twist to the classic dish, offering a burst of color and a delightful combination of flavors.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

AJIACO COLOMBIANO (COLOMBIAN CHICKEN AND POTATO SOUP)



Ajiaco Colombiano (Colombian Chicken and Potato Soup) image

Each region of Colombia has it own specialties and characteristic dishes. For example, in the capital of the country Bogotá; Ajiaco is a very popular dish. There are different versions of Ajiaco Bogotano , but it's usually made with chicken and three kinds of potatoes, corn and an herb called guascas. This herb gives the.

Provided by Erica Dinho

Categories     Main dish

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 chicken breast (skin removed)
12 cups water
3 ears fresh corn (cut into 2 pieces)
Salt and pepper to taste
2 chicken bouillon cubes
3 scallions
2 garlic cloves (minced)
3 tablespoon chopped cilantro
2 cups papa criolla (Andean Potato)
3 medium white potatoes (peeled and sliced)
3 medium red potatoes (peeled and sliced)
1/3 cup guascas
1 cup heavy cream for serving
1 cup capers for serving

Steps:

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

Nutrition Facts : Calories 497 kcal, Carbohydrate 52 g, Protein 32 g, Fat 19 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 127 mg, Sodium 1331 mg, Fiber 7 g, Sugar 6 g, UnsaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 serving

AJIACO: CUBAN SOUP MADE WITH BEEF, PORK, AND TROPICAL VEGETABLES



Ajiaco: Cuban Soup Made with Beef, Pork, and Tropical Vegetables image

Provided by Food Network

Time 10h

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

8 ounces tasajo (cured dry beef), cut into cubes and soaked overnight
8 ounces pork stew meat cut into cubes
1 ear fresh corn
1 green plantain
8 ounces cassava
8 ounces malanga (a root similar to potato)
8 ounces sweet yam
1/2 cup crushed tomatoes
8 cups chicken stock
8 cups pork bone stock
2 bay leaves
Pinch cumin
8 ounces pumpkin
1 yellow plantain
Pinch white pepper
Salt, to taste

Steps:

  • Drain and rinse the tasajo. Place into a large pot, cover with fresh water and cook until almost tender. Add the pork cubes and cook until both meats are completely tender. Drain the meat, reserving 8 cups of the cooking liquid.
  • In a tall stockpot, add all the vegetables, except for the pumpkin and the yellow plantain, all the meat stocks, bay leaves and cumin. Cook for approximately 30 minutes and add the pumpkin and yellow plantain. Cook for 15 minutes. Allow it to rest for a few minutes. Add salt and white pepper to taste.

AJIACO



Ajiaco image

Provided by Aarón Sánchez

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 ounces achiote oil
1 medium onion, diced
2 tablespoons chopped garlic
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon coriander
1 large yuca, peeled, diced
1/2 cup diced pumpkin
1 russet potato, diced
1/2 malanga
1/2 cup diced buniato
1/2 cup green plantain, diced
1 ear corn cut in wheels 1/2 inch thick
2 cups wild mushrooms, diced (shiitake, crimini, oyster)
1/4 cup chopped parsley
Salt and pepper

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, heat oil over medium high heat. Saute onion, garlic for 5 minutes. Add the cumin, coriander and cook for 2 minutes.
  • Add yuca, pumpkin, potatoes, malanga, boniato, plantains, corn and vegetable stock. Cook for 15 minutes until vegetables are tender. Check seasoning and adjust if necessary.
  • To finish the dish, add mushrooms and parsley and cook for 2 minutes and serve.

AJIACO



Ajiaco image

This classic Colombian soup is served with cream, capers, avocado, mote (boiled corn) and shredded chicken breast, all mixed in just before eating

Provided by Jose Rubio-Guevara

Categories     Dinner, Main course

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 skinless chicken breasts
2 cobs choclo corn (a variety of large-kernel yellow corn) or regular corn cobs
4 garlic cloves , sliced
½ white onion , diced
1 yellow pepper , diced
4 medium potatoes (red or white), peeled and diced
2 spring onions , chopped
6 coriander sprigs, chopped, plus extra to serve
12 papas criollas (small yellow potatoes), cut in half
8 tbsp guascas
100ml single or double cream
4 tbsp capers , drained
1 avocado , peeled, stoned and cut into small cubes

Steps:

  • Put the chicken, corn cobs, garlic, onion, pepper, potatoes, spring onions and coriander in a pan with 2 litres water and bring to the boil, season well, then simmer for approximately 45 mins over a medium heat.
  • Remove the corn and the chicken and transfer them to a plate. Blend the remaining ingredients in the pan with a hand blender until you get a creamy consistency.
  • Add the papas criollas and the guascas to the pan and cook over a medium heat for around 10-12 mins, or until the papas criollas start to get soft but do not disintegrate.
  • Meanwhile, shred the chicken breasts finely with your hands, and cut the corn cobs into thick slices. Put into separate small bowls.
  • Put the cream, capers, avocado and extra chopped coriander in small bowls as well, so that everyone can help themselves to what they want. Pour the soup into four soup bowls and serve alongside the other ingredients. Don't forget napkins for eating the slices of corn.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 385 calories, Fat 3 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 57 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 7 grams sugar, Fiber 12 grams fiber, Protein 27 grams protein, Sodium 0.1 milligram of sodium

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use a combination of chicken and beef broth.
  • Add the chicken and beef at the beginning of the cooking process so that they have time to infuse the soup with flavor.
  • Use a variety of vegetables in your ajiaco soup, such as potatoes, carrots, corn, and peas.
  • Add the corn on the cob during the last 30 minutes of cooking so that it retains its sweetness.
  • Serve ajiaco soup with a dollop of sour cream, avocado slices, and cilantro.

Conclusion:

Ajiaco soup is a delicious and hearty soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is also a great way to use up leftover chicken and beef. With its variety of vegetables and flavorful broth, ajiaco soup is a surefire hit with the whole family.

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