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    My Colombian Recipes » Recipes » Main Dishes » Soups » Cazuela De Pollo Y Coco (chicken And Coconut Soup)

    Cazuela de Pollo y Coco (Chicken and Coconut Soup)

    Feb 6, 2023 by Erica Dinho · 20 Comments

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    This homemade Chicken and Coconut Soup is comforting, filling and full of flavor. It's very easy to make with simple ingredients.

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    What is Cazuela de Pollo y Coco?

    It is a popular dish on the Atlantic and Pacific regions of Colombia. There are different variations of the dish, but they are usually made with chicken, broth, coconut milk, cream, vegetables and spices. It’s a creamy, flavorful and delicious soup!

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    While hot soups and stews usually make most people think of fall and winter, in Colombia, we eat these dishes all year round. Even in the coastal regions of the country, where the weather is usually between 80 and 90 °F, Colombians eat sancocho de pescado and cazuela de mariscos, among other comforting traditional soups, year round!

    As a good Colombian here in the United States, I also eat soups all year round. It can be 0 degrees or 100 degrees outside, it doesn’t matter, for me comforting soups are always to be enjoyed.

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    What You Need to Make this Recipe

    The full printable recipe card with measurements and directions is below.

    Vegetables: Onions, red bell pepper, scallions, potatoes, peas, corn and carrots.

    Spices: Cumin and achiote or color.

    Chicken stock: Use a good quality chicken stock for this recipe, you can use low-sodium if you prefer.

    Chicken: I like to use chicken breast, but chicken thighs will work too.

    Tomato paste: Gives a wonderful flavor and color to the soup.

    Coconut milk and heavy cream: This mixture gives the soup a wonderful creamy texture. If you want to make the soup lighter, you can swap the heavy cream for half and half or more milk. It won’t be as rich, but it’ll still be delicious.

    Herbs: Cilantro for serving. Use fresh parsley if you prefer.

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    Chicken and Coconut Soup Recipe

    Erica Dinho
    5 from 20 votes
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 45 minutes mins
    Total Time 55 minutes mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine Colombian
    Servings 6 servings
    Calories 495 kcal

    Ingredients
     

    • 4 tablespoons of butter
    • ½ cup finely chopped onions
    • 1 small red bell pepper chopped
    • 2 scallions chopped
    • 1 large carrot peeled and shredded
    • ¼ teaspoon of ground cumin
    • ¼ teaspoon of ground achiote or color
    • 2 large yellow potatoes peeled and cut into pieces
    • 4 cups chicken stock or broth
    • 2 large chicken breast diced
    • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
    • 2 ears of corn cut in pieces or kernels
    • 2 cups of coconut milk
    • ½ cup of heavy cream
    • 1 cup of peas
    • Salt and pepper to taste
    • Fresh chopped cilantro for serving

    Instructions
     

    • In a medium pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the onions, red bell pepper, scallions, carrots cumin and achiote. Cook until they are soft, about 3 to 5 minutes.
    • Add the potatoes, chicken breast, tomato paste and stock, increase the heat to medium-high and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and cook over low heat with the pot partially covered until the potatoes are tender, about 20 to 30 minutes.
    • Add the corn and coconut milk, continue cooking on low for another 5 to 10 minutes. Add the cream, peas and cook for another 5 minutes. Add salt and pepper to taste. You can also add more coconut milk milk or broth if the soup is too thick. Add fresh cilantro and serve.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 495kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 24gFat: 34gSaturated Fat: 21gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 74mgSodium: 917mgPotassium: 1062mgFiber: 4gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 2747IUVitamin C: 34mgCalcium: 69mgIron: 4mg
    Keyword Chicken Soup, Soup
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    I love how this Cazuela de Pollo is both incredibly easy to make and satisfying. True comfort food. It’s rich, creamy, and hearty, the perfect comfort food for the colder months. You also only need one pot to make this soup, so cleaning up is easy, making for a great meal on a weeknight.

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    I like to serve this coconut and chicken soup with avocado, lime and patacones. But you can also serve it with a salad, rice or bread for a complete meal.

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    About Erica Dinho

    My name is Erica and I was born and raised in Colombia and now live in the northeastern United States with my husband and family. This blog was inspired by my grandmother, Mamita, who was an amazing traditional Colombian cook.

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    Comments

    1. Rebeca

      September 06, 2015 at 3:07 pm

      5 stars
      sound delicious! Is the chicken breast already cooked when use in this recipe?

      Reply
      • Erica Dinho

        September 08, 2015 at 9:17 am

        5 stars
        No, but you can use cooked chicken and add it at the end.

        Reply
    2. Anonymous

      September 08, 2015 at 12:00 am

      5 stars
      I am Colombian too and love soup anythime. Your soup looks great!I'll try it somethime. Thanks

      Reply
    3. grace

      September 08, 2015 at 11:12 am

      5 stars
      i would definitely eat and enjoy a soup like this, regardless of the temperature!

      Reply
    4. Michelle

      September 08, 2015 at 10:41 pm

      5 stars
      sounds yummy... is the coconut milk in a can or is it the refrigerated kind, next to almond milk?

      Reply
      • Erica Dinho

        September 09, 2015 at 2:04 pm

        5 stars
        I used canned coconut milk.

        Reply
    5. Rosie SerNa

      September 09, 2015 at 10:58 pm

      5 stars
      Erica te agradezco si la traduces a español. Gracias
      Cuando piensas tener tu canal en youtube?

      Reply
    6. Meagan E Taylor

      September 27, 2015 at 10:46 pm

      5 stars
      I absolutely love this website. I go to it daily ever since my recent first time visit to Colombia. I love all recipes I've used from this website. Thank you

      Reply
    7. Nancy

      October 02, 2015 at 8:38 pm

      5 stars
      Hi Erica just wanted to let you know my kids and I thoroughly enjoyed the soup. Definitely it has become a family favorite. I can't wait for my mom to visit so I can make her this soup.

      Reply
    8. Heather F

      January 18, 2016 at 2:21 pm

      5 stars
      Eric, this was amazing! You're going to be famous soon per I am telling everyone who will listen . 10++++ Making again very soon.

      Reply
      • Erica Dinho

        January 19, 2016 at 10:52 am

        5 stars
        Thanks,Heather! 🙂

        Reply
    9. Brenda

      December 10, 2016 at 9:02 am

      5 stars
      Just wanted to let you know I've made this soup twice now and my husband and I just LOVE it! So simple and delicious! Thank you for sharing.

      Reply
    10. Elizabeth

      January 01, 2017 at 3:31 pm

      5 stars
      This looks delicious. I'm going to make it tomorrow

      Reply
    11. Cathy

      October 27, 2018 at 5:27 pm

      5 stars
      I made this last night - It was delicious. Thanks for posting the recipe!

      Reply
    12. Aiste Kriauciuniene

      January 09, 2019 at 1:28 pm

      5 stars
      Making this soup tonight!!

      Reply
    13. Maria del Pilar

      March 21, 2021 at 3:50 pm

      5 stars
      Coconut anything is popular in Colombia. I think our food is totally delicious and this soup is over the top.

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    14. Angela Neglia

      March 22, 2021 at 10:38 am

      5 stars
      Hello,
      This soup looks delicious. Is there a substitute that you can recommend for the heavy cream?
      Thank you,
      Angela

      Reply
      • Erica Dinho

        March 24, 2021 at 12:58 pm

        5 stars
        Just use coconut milk

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    15. John Jiménez

      May 23, 2021 at 10:17 am

      5 stars
      It was delicious! Simple ingredients and lots of Colombian taste.
      John

      Reply
    16. Cori Donaldson

      October 29, 2021 at 6:01 pm

      5 stars
      This is delicious! We didn't have achiote but it still turned out really well. Leftovers the next day were great too.

      Reply

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