Aguado De Gallina or Chicken Rice Soup

Warm, hearty, and brimming with flavor, Aguado de Gallina, or Chicken Rice Soup, is the perfect comfort food for any occasion. This traditional Latin American dish combines tender chicken, short-grain white rice, and a medley of vegetables, including potatoes, carrots, and bell pepper, all simmered in a fragrant broth seasoned with cumin and annatto powder. Fresh cilantro adds a vibrant finish to this nourishing soup, which cooks to perfection in just over an hour. It’s a one-pot wonder that’s both wholesome and satisfying, ideal for family meals or cozy nights at home. Whether you’re seeking soul-soothing warmth or a taste of authentic Ecuadorian cuisine, this chicken rice soup delivers on flavor and comfort.

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:80 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 kg Chicken
• 2 liters Water
• 1 cup Short-grain white rice
• 2 medium Potatoes
• 2 medium Carrots
• 1 medium White onion
• 1 medium Bell pepper
• 3 Garlic cloves
• 0.5 cup Fresh cilantro
• 1 tsp Ground cumin
• 0.5 tsp Annatto (achiote) powder
• 2 tbsp Vegetable oil
• 1 tsp Salt
• 0.5 tsp Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Cut the chicken into serving pieces and rinse with cool water. Set aside.

Step 2

Peel and dice the potatoes and carrots into bite-sized pieces. Finely chop the onion, bell pepper, and garlic. Roughly chop the cilantro.

Step 3

In a large pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the onion, bell pepper, garlic, cumin, and annatto powder. Sauté until the vegetables are softened and fragrant, about 5 minutes.

Step 4

Add the chicken pieces to the pot and season with salt and black pepper. Cook for about 5 minutes, turning the chicken to coat it in the aromatic mixture.

Step 5

Pour in the water and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 25 minutes, skimming off any foam that rises to the surface.

Step 6

Stir in the rice, potatoes, and carrots. Cover and let the soup simmer gently for another 25 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent the rice from sticking to the bottom.

Step 7

Once the rice, potatoes, and carrots are tender, taste and adjust the salt as needed. Stir in the chopped cilantro and let the soup simmer for an additional 5 minutes.

Step 8

Remove the pot from the heat and let the soup rest for a few minutes before serving. Serve hot with additional cilantro as garnish if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	4046.1 grams (4046.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2651

Total Fat 92.10g	118%
Saturated Fat 20.10g	101%
Polyunsaturated Fat 26.40g
Cholesterol 1120mg	373%
Sodium 6022mg	262%
Total Carbohydrate 176.40g	64%
Dietary Fiber 18.40g	66%
Total Sugars 19.10g
Protein 287.70g	575%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 470mg	36%
Iron 15mg	86%
Potassium 5941mg	126%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 30.9%

Protein: 42.9%

Carbs: 26.3%