Description
A hearty and comforting Panamanian chicken soup with root vegetables, perfect for a warm meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups chicken stock
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 medium carrots, cut into small pieces
- 1 medium potato, peeled and cubed
- 1 medium sweet potato, peeled and cubed
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Juice of 1 lime
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and garlic, stirring frequently until the onion softens and turns translucent (about 3-4 minutes).
- Add the chicken thighs to the pot and sear for approximately 5 minutes until they develop a light golden color on both sides.
- Pour in the chicken stock and bring the mixture to a vigorous boil.
- Add the diced carrots, potato, sweet potato, corn, cumin, oregano, and season generously with salt and pepper.
- Lower the heat and let the stew simmer gently for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender.
- Carefully take out the chicken thighs and shred them using two forks.
- Return the shredded chicken to the pot, stirring well to combine.
- Squeeze in the lime juice, tasting and adjusting the seasoning as needed.
- Ladle the stew into bowls and finish with a sprinkle of fresh cilantro on top before serving.
Notes
- For an extra kick, incorporate diced jalapeños or a splash of hot sauce.
- You can swap chicken thighs for breasts for a lighter option, but be mindful of the cooking time as breasts may cook more quickly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Panamanian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: varies
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Panamanian Chicken Soup with Root Vegetables, Chicken Soup, Hearty Stew