chicken stock | 2 quarts |
bone-in, skin-on chicken | 2 to 16 ounces |
onion | 1-2 |
bay leaves | 2 |
russet potatoes | 2 |
papas Criollas | 20 |
Red Bliss potatoes | 2 |
dried guascas | 1/4 cup |
corn | 2 |
serrano or jalapeño chile (optional) | 1 |
capers | 1/2 cup |
cumin(optional) | |
green onion | 1 bunch |
garlics | 3 cloves |
cilantro | 1 bunch |
salt and black pepper | |
oil |
Heat the olive oil in a heavy 4-quart lidded pot over medium-high heat.
Add the chicken and brown each side, about 6 minutes. add onion, garlic, bay leaves, potatoes, salt, and pepper and simmer
Pour in the stock and guascas and raise the heat to high. When the mixture boils, lower the heat to medium-low then cover and simmer. Cook until the chicken is tender, about 45 minutes.
Using whisk, mash potato pieces against side of pot and stir vigorously to thicken soup. The soup should be thick, with large chunks of potatoes still remaining.
Add corn cobs and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until corn is cooked
Add greenonion, cilantro,capers, and chile pepper in small serving bowl and add water until just covered.