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Ajiaco Bogotano Chicken And Potato Soup Bogota Style

Ajiaco is a typical dish in colombia. it has a lot of potatoes since bogota is in the mountains and potatoes are plentiful. this recipe calls for yucca which can be found in the produce section or frozen (goya). if you cannot find it, just use yukon gold potatoes, both will all but disintegrate and thicken the broth. corn on the cob is cut into 1 inch rounds and thrown into the soup. they are easier to cut if you rotate the corn, eventually the cob will break. once you remove the cover, you'll get a burst of sweet corn aroma. an avocado half is served either on the side, so you can take a spoonful of avocado and dip it in the soup.

Steps

In a large skillet , brown chicken in oil then add to dutch oven or pressure cooker.
Put potatoes , yucca and corn in pot and season with salt and pepper and cayenne , if using.
Pour chicken stock into pot.
Meanwhile , cook onions and garlic in skillet until onion is translucent , about 5 minutes.
Pour in 1 cup water and loosen the bits stuck to the bottom.
Pour all into pot.
Cover pot and cook over medium heat 40 minutes for dutch oven and 30 minutes in pressure cooker.
Once done , taste for seasoning , stir in cream , capers , and cilantro , if desired.
Ladle into bowls and serve with an avocado on the side.

Ingredients

chicken thighs, olive oil, potato, yucca root, ear of corn, chicken stock, onion, garlic cloves, water, heavy cream, capers, cayenne pepper, salt & freshly ground black pepper, cilantro