About this Dish
A clear, hearty broth of beef or chicken with potato, pumpkin, and corn.
History & Origin
Cazuela is Chile's everyday family soup, simple and warming, thought to descend from Spanish colonial stews adapted with native Andean vegetables.
IngredientsServes 2
🍗Chicken thighs or drumsticks, 4 pieces (bone-in)
🥔Potatoes, 2 large, peeled and halved
🎃Pumpkin or butternut squash, 300g cut into large chunks
🌽Corn on the cob, 2 ears, each cut into 3 rounds
🥕Carrots, 2 medium, peeled and cut into thick rounds
🧅Onion, 1 large, roughly chopped
🌿Fresh oregano, 1 teaspoon (or dried)
🌾Long-grain white rice, 3 tablespoons
🧂Salt and black pepper, to taste
🌿Fresh parsley or cilantro, a small handful for serving
Method
1
Place the chicken pieces in a large pot and cover with about 2 litres of cold water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, skimming off any foam that rises to the surface in the first few minutes.2
Add the chopped onion, oregano, a generous pinch of salt, and a few cracks of black pepper. Reduce the heat to a steady simmer and cook uncovered for 20 minutes.3
Add the carrots and corn rounds to the pot and cook for another 10 minutes. The broth should remain fairly clear, so keep the heat at a gentle simmer rather than a rolling boil.4
Add the potatoes, pumpkin chunks, and the rice. Stir gently and continue simmering for 20–25 minutes, until the potatoes and pumpkin are completely tender and the rice has cooked through.5
Taste the broth and adjust the seasoning with more salt if needed. The cazuela should have a light, golden, flavourful broth — not thick like a stew.6
Serve each portion in a deep bowl by placing a piece of chicken, a potato half, a chunk of pumpkin, and a round of corn in the bowl, then ladle the hot broth over everything. Finish with a sprinkle of fresh parsley or cilantro.User Reviews
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