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Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 20-25 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.","group":"Broth and Chicken","title":"Combine the water, chicken breasts, corn segments, scallions, garlic","timerMinutes":25,"sourceTitle":"Broth and Chicken"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Remove the chicken breasts and the bunch of cilantro and scallions from the pot. Set the chicken aside to cool. Discard the cilantro and scallions.","group":"Broth and Chicken","title":"Remove the chicken breasts and the bunch of cilantro and scallions from the pot","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Broth and Chicken"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Add all three types of potatoes (Criolla, Russet, and Sabanera) to the pot. Simmer for 30-40 minutes. The Papa Criolla should completely dissolve, thickening the soup, while the Sabanera should remain in soft chunks.","group":"Cooking Potatoes","title":"Add all three types of potatoes","timerMinutes":40,"sourceTitle":"Cooking Potatoes"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"While the potatoes are cooking, shred the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces using two forks.","group":"Preparation","title":"While the potatoes are cooking, shred the chicken breasts","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Add the shredded chicken back into the pot along with the guascas. Stir well and simmer for another 5-10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Adjust salt and pepper if necessary.","group":"Final Simmer","title":"Add the shredded chicken back","timerMinutes":10,"sourceTitle":"Final Simmer"},{"id":"instruction-6","text":"Serve the soup hot in bowls. Provide the heavy cream, capers, and avocado slices in separate dishes so diners can garnish their own bowl.","group":"Serving","title":"Serve the soup hot","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Serving"}],"notes":"The secret to an authentic Ajiaco is the combination of different potatoes and the 'guascas' herb. If you cannot find fresh guascas, dried ones are common in Latin markets. The soup is traditionally served with the chicken shredded and the heavy cream and capers on the side for each person to add to their taste.","cuisine":{"group":"Latin American","specific":["Colombian"]},"course":["main","soup"],"cookingMethod":["boil","simmer"],"equipment":["large stock pot","forks","knife","cutting board"],"diet":["gluten_free","high_protein"],"allergens":["milk"],"difficulty":"medium","yield":{"amount":6,"unit":"bowl","note":"Generous main course servings"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"Ajiaco tastes even better the next day as the flavors develop. Store without the garnishes."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Reheat on the stovetop over medium heat, adding a splash of water if the soup has thickened too much.","reheatingNotes":"Avoid reheating with the avocado or cream already mixed in."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fajiaco_5ecdddb277%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=d522c390-8c98-4907-af8e-9c6dc6fd738d","imageAlt":"Ajiaco (Colombian Chicken and Potato Soup) — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["colombian","ajiaco","potato soup","chicken soup","hearty","traditional","gluten-free"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Ajiaco (Colombian Chicken and Potato Soup)","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T00:29:08.998Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T00:29:08.998Z","related":[{"id":"acai_na_tigela_138fbec4aa","slug":"acai-na-tigela","title":"Açaí na Tigela","description":"A refreshing and energizing Brazilian breakfast staple made from frozen açaí palm fruit, blended into a thick smoothie-like consistency and topped with granola and fresh fruit.","serves":1,"time":{"prepMinutes":10,"cookMinutes":0,"totalMinutes":10,"activeMinutes":10},"cuisine":{"group":"Latin American","specific":["Brazilian"]},"course":["main"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["vegetarian","dairy_free","high_protein"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Facai_na_tigela_138fbec4aa%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=bcea20c0-f124-4011-87e9-4fdfe51cca58","imageAlt":"Açaí na Tigela — recipe cover","tags":["acai","smoothie bowl","healthy","brazilian","fruit","superfood"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":6,"stepCount":4},{"id":"baleada_9f93ff550d","slug":"baleada","title":"Baleada","description":"A beloved Honduran classic featuring thick, fluffy flour tortillas filled with creamy refried beans, salty cheese, and rich crema. 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