This is a recipe for Ajiaco, a Columbian Chicken Potato Stew. Add capers, avocado and cilantro and the layer of flavors are fabulous. Using rotisserie chicken makes this is a super easy recipe, perfect for a hearty weeknight dinner.
Plain and simple… we all love soups. They’re popping up on blogs and food sites everywhere right now. So many soups are being made that I swear you could walk outside and smell the savory seasonings wafting across America.
I read somebody’s blog who had made an oriental soup and commented that “it was the best soup she had ever had in her life”. Man, I’ve had so many good soups it would b a big job to pick one as being the “best I’ve ever had in my life”. This is one that I’m posting today would make it to the top ten, oh, probably even the top five.
Googling Ajiaco took me to Wikipedia which tells us it’s usually made with three different varieties of Columbian potatoes and can be garnished with a chunk of corn on the cob.
It’s pretty simple. I think what makes it so doggone good is the use of the rotisserie chicken. I removed a lot of the skin, but did leave a few chunks in just for that added flavor. I also like to simmer this soup with some of the larger bones in, removing them at the end.
After the soup is dished up, add in a swirl of heavy whipping cream and here’s where the real party starts…The toppings add all the excitement and move this simple soup right up into the excellent category. Cilantro, avocados and drumroll please for capers. A big delicious wow.
Recipe for Ajiaco, Columbian Chicken Potato Stew
I hope you give this Columbian Chicken Potato Stew recipe a try. And if you do, please come back and let me know how you liked it and give the recipe a star rating.
Your feedback is valuable to me for developing future recipes. And if you have a favorite easy chicken stew recipe, let me know, I’d love to give it a try.
More Easy Chicken Stew Recipes:
- Indian Chicken Stew
- Instant Pot Mexican Chicken Soup
- Instant Pot Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup
- Easy Mulligatawny Soup Recipe
This is a recipe for Ajiaco, a Columbian Chicken Potato Stew. Add capers, avocado and cilantro and the layer of flavors are fabulous. Using rotisserie chicken makes this is a super easy recipe, perfect for a hearty weeknight dinner.
- 1 large onion chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 whole rotisserie chicken
- 4 medium potatoes peeled and cubed
- 1 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 tsp pepper
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- Accompaniments:
- Cilantro
- Heavy cream Mexican Crema even better
- Capers drained
- Avocado chopped
- In a Dutch oven, saute onion in small amount of olive oil. Remove most of the skin from the chicken and remove from bones. Keep a couple of the large bones for the soup and remove later. It will add more flavor. Add chicken pieces, chicken broth and three cubed potatoes. Add spices and simmer until potatoes are tender. Grate one potato into soup mixture, simmer until tender.
- Dish up the soup, swirl in the cream and sprinkle on cilanro, capers and avocados.
Love those brothy chicken soups? How about Julia Child’s:
Lemon Ginger Chicken Soup
Ajiaco, Columbian Chicken Potato Stew …It’s What’s For Dinner
girlichef says
October 18, 2010 at 5:53 pmYUM! I want to be invited to this party! Sounds seriously good.
pam says
October 18, 2010 at 6:44 pmOh man. I know I am going to love this!
Karen Harris says
October 19, 2010 at 2:51 amI am a huge soup lover. This is a recipe that I will be trying. Thanks!
Bushman says
October 18, 2010 at 8:54 pmMy oh My. Sold. My daughter would be as well. She is my guniea pig when it comes to new foods but she loves avocado and cilantro. I am hesitant on the capers but I will try it if you say so. Another good blog to read when I want to cook something new. Thanks!
Vickie says
October 19, 2010 at 3:01 amThis sounds really good, girl! I’m loving the rotisserie chicken and all the delicious toppers. I never would have thought of capers, but I know your cooking well enough to know it’s probably amazing tasting. Also, I’m glad to see you use the ‘Better Than Bouillon’ too – it makes life easier doesn’t it? Great post!
Joanne says
October 18, 2010 at 11:51 pmI’m actually not the biggest soup lover but I could never say no to one with this much flavor! Love the capers in it. Heaven.
My Kitchen in the Rockies says
October 19, 2010 at 4:40 amIsn’t “Better than Bouillon” the wonder ingredient. I use it all the time. Lea Ann, that sounds like a very tasty soup.
Karen says
October 19, 2010 at 3:02 pmYUM! This sounds so good and I love the toppings!
leaannbrown says
October 20, 2010 at 11:49 amThanks for stopping by Karen. 🙂
Cathy at Wives with Knives says
October 19, 2010 at 3:11 pmI’m with you, Lea Ann. I love, love, love a good bowl of soup. This looks so simple and I like the freshness of the toppings. I probably would have flipped right past this recipe if I saw it in a cookbook, but I trust your recommendation. I’m going to Costco today and a chicken is on my list.
leaannbrown says
October 20, 2010 at 11:44 amI do think Cosco is about the best place for those rotissiere chickens. Hope you like the soup.
Barbara says
October 19, 2010 at 6:25 pmI’d be hard pressed to name my favorite too, Lea Ann. But as long as there is homemade chicken broth at the base, just about anything will give me comfort.
Your recipe looks lovely…I’ve never used Better Than Bouillon. I’ll look into it ASAP.
leaannbrown says
October 20, 2010 at 11:39 amBarbara, I try to make my own chicken stock as much as I can, but do keep some “Better Than Boullion” in the fridge. It’s a good flavored product.
Beth says
October 19, 2010 at 7:01 pmWhat a wonderful and unique recipe! I love all the new ideas I get from visiting blogs.
leaannbrown says
October 20, 2010 at 11:31 amThanks Beth! Let me know what you think if you give it a try.
Reeni says
October 19, 2010 at 8:07 pmI wish I were having this for dinner! So hearty and delicious! I love soups with toppings – it makes them extra special.
leaannbrown says
October 20, 2010 at 11:29 amThanks Reeni, These toppings just happen to be some of my favorite.
Zia Liz says
October 19, 2010 at 5:15 pmMmmmm… I love soup! And this one sounds so easy! The weather is just starting to cool here. I’ll have to put this one at the top of the ‘must try now’ list.
leaannbrown says
October 20, 2010 at 11:40 amLiz, I do hope you give it a try. It’s a good little recipe.
Chris says
October 20, 2010 at 1:59 amOh my lord I am looking forward to trying this one, I love all of the savory flavors in it. The briny bite of the capers is a nice touch.
leaannbrown says
October 20, 2010 at 11:25 amPerfectly said Chris, I love capers.
Bonnie says
October 20, 2010 at 11:02 pmThis is my kind of soup. I love the shorcuts. Nothing wrong with a little help. It looks stunning in the bowl. This is on my “to-make” list. Thanks for stopping by my blog.
Karen says
October 21, 2010 at 3:27 amThis looks like a wonderful soup. It must be a real winner to make your top 5 best soups ever! I’ve never heard of ajiaco…definitely one to try.
Kristi Rimkus says
October 21, 2010 at 4:03 amI love using roasted chickens from the local grocery. It’s such a time saver, and the flavor is fantastic. I make stock out of what’s left. I agree. Fantastic toppings!
Biren @ Roti n Rice says
October 22, 2010 at 2:17 amThis soup sounds delicious with the roasted chicken in there. I always keep the chicken carcass after I carve out all the meat from the rotisserie chicken. Makes delicious stock. Love the toppings too.
Chilebrown says
October 22, 2010 at 9:23 pmWould you like to place a friendly wager on Sundays game? I will let you make the terms.
leaannbrown says
October 24, 2010 at 1:58 amok, since I can’t come up with anything devilishly clever, how about a local hot sauce. Last time it was bbq sauce.
I’ve got such a good one, I almost hope Broncos loose…but not really. 🙂
L.A.
Velva says
October 22, 2010 at 11:56 pmI am just like you. I don’t know if I could ever pick my most favorite soup, I like so many.
This is another soup, no doubt that I would enjoy. It’s hearty and satisfying. Love it.
Carol says
October 23, 2010 at 2:15 amWe love soup year round, this one looks excellent!
Donna says
October 23, 2010 at 10:55 amSoups are the BEST!!! This one sounds just PERFECT!!! Loving the unique combo of flavors!