"Ecuadorian chicken rice soup or aguado de gallina is a thick soup made with chicken, rice, potatoes, onions, peppers, other vegetables, herbs and spices...."
INGREDIENTS
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3 lbs chicken, assorted pieces
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3/4 cup rice, uncooked
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2 tbs sunflower oil or butter
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1 cup chopped red onion, about 1/2 onion
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1 cup chopped bell pepper, about 1 pepper
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2 roma tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped
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6 garlic cloves, crushed
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2 tbs chopped parsley
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1 tsp dried oregano or 1 tbs fresh chopped oregano
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1 tsp ground cumin
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1 tsp ground achiote
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8 cups chicken broth or water
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2 potatoes, peeled and diced, about 3 1/2 cups
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1 cup chopped carrots
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1 cup peas, fresh or frozen
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2 tbs finely chopped cilantro
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Salt and pepper to taste
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Chopped chives or green onions
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Avocado slices
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Aji criollo hot sauce