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20-Min Green Chicken Soup (Aguadito)

Vibrant Peruvian green soup with shredded chicken, potatoes, and cilantro-parsley broth. Bright, herbal, and deeply savory—ready in one pot.

Total time
20 min
Servings
4
Calories
210
Protein
28g
20-Min Green Chicken Soup (Aguadito)
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Ingredients

  • 2 cups rotisserie chicken (shredded)
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 1 lb waxy potatoes (diced small)
  • 1 cup fresh cilantro and parsley (chopped)
  • 1 whole jalapeño (minced, seeds removed)
  • 1 whole lime (juiced)

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat broth in a large pot over medium-high until it reaches a rolling boil.

  2. 2

    Add diced potatoes and jalapeño; simmer until potatoes are tender, about 8 minutes.

  3. 3

    Stir in shredded chicken, cilantro, and parsley; heat through for 2 minutes.

  4. 4

    Squeeze in lime juice and taste; season with salt and pepper to balance the brightness.

  5. 5

    Ladle into bowls and serve hot with crackers on the side.

Tools you’ll need

  • large pot (6-quart or bigger)
  • cutting board
  • knife
  • wooden spoon
  • ladle

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