Ingredients
Method
Instructions
- Heat 2 teaspoons of olive oil in a large pot over medium heat, add 1 cup minced red onion and 1/2 cup minced red pepper, and cook until the onions are translucent.
- Heat the remaining 2 teaspoons of olive oil, add 1 pound chicken breast, and cook for 2 minutes on each side.
- Add the cooked vegetables, 3 cups chicken broth, 1 1/2 cups potatoes, 1/2 cup brown rice, 1/2 cup frozen peas, lime juice, cumin, bay leaf, and sea salt to the pot, and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to a simmer, cover the pot, and cook for about 35 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through and the rice is almost done.
- Combine cilantro leaves, aji amarillo paste, scallions, garlic, and the remaining 1 cup chicken broth in a blender, and pulse until well combined.
- Remove the cooked chicken from the pot, shred it, and return it to the pot.
- Add the blended cilantro mixture to the pot, stir until well combined, and continue to cook for another 5 to 10 minutes.
- Ladle the hot soup into bowls and garnish with additional cilantro leaves, fresh lime wedges, and minced scallions as desired.
