"Ajiaco..."
INGREDIENTS
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1 (3 1/2- to 4-lb) chicken, cut into 8 serving pieces
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1 3/4 teaspoons salt
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1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper
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3 tablespoons unsalted butter
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1 large white onion, finely chopped
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2 teaspoons dried oregano, crumbled
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1 1/2 lb russet (baking) potatoes
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6 cups chicken broth
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1 cup water
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2 lb yellow-fleshed potatoes such as Yukon Gold, peeled, cut into 1/2-inch cubes, and covered with water in a bowl
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3 ears corn, cut crosswise into 1-inch pieces
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1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
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1 cup heavy cream
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3 tablespoons drained capers
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3 California avocados, quartered, pitted, peeled, and cut into 1/2-inch cubes