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Latin Chicken Soup Recipe – Pisca Andina

This delicious Latin Chicken Soup - Pisca Andina - recipe is perfect for winter nights. So easy to make and very filling! It is actually the perfect comfort soup.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 355 kcal
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Venezuelan

Ingredients

  • 10 cups chicken stock you may use water and bullion cubes
  • 2 cups cooked chicken shredded
  • 1/2 onion chopped
  • 2 Cloves garlic minced
  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/4 Cup cilantro chopped
  • 8 oz Latin Semi-Hard Cheese cubed
  • 2 potatoes peeled and cubed
  • 2 corns on the cob cut 3 pieces each (may use frozen)
  • 3 Cups milk
  • 6 eggs
  • fresh lemon juice to taste
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

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  1. In a large stockpot, heat the olive oil over medium heat
  2. Sautee the onions until softened, add the garlic and cook for 2-3 minutes
  3. Add the stock, the potatoes, the chicken and the corn
  4. Let the mixture simmer until potatoes soften. Around 10-15 minutes
  5. Pour the milk, cilantro and cheese. Let is simmer for 2-3 minutes more. Test for salt and pepper
  6. Turn off the heat
  7. Crack the eggs over the soup in different parts of the stock pot so they don't touch each other. Cover the soup with lid and let the eggs cook for 4-5 minutes more
  8. Soup is ready! Serve it with lemon wedges

Nutrition Information

Calories 355kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 28g (9%) Protein 20g (40%) Fat 17g (26%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Cholesterol 166mg (55%) Sodium 840mg (35%) Potassium 789mg (23%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 12g (24%) Vitamin A 530IU (11%) Vitamin C 9.1mg (10%) Calcium 290mg (29%) Iron 3.3mg (18%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 355

% Daily Value*

Calories 355kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 28g 9%
Protein 20g 40%
Fat 17g 26%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Cholesterol 166mg 55%
Sodium 840mg 35%
Potassium 789mg 17%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 12g 24%
Vitamin A 530IU 11%
Vitamin C 9.1mg 10%
Calcium 290mg 29%
Iron 3.3mg 18%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.