Discover how chicken broth is prepared in different Latin countries

Chicken broth is that special, nutritious, and comforting dish that people turn to for filling their bellies and soothing their souls. Interestingly, it is a very popular stew in Latin America, as there is a different version to prepare it in each country, and although its ingredients are often very diverse, the result is always delicious. Discover how to prepare chicken broth in different Latin countries! Hen broth Hen broth is a classic in Mexican cuisine that is even considered a home remedy for colds, heartache, and even to cure hangovers. This popular chicken soup is made with hen, garlic, and some aromatic herbs. Most of the time, lime, onion, cilantro, and of course, chopped green chili are added. Boricua Sancocho There are different variations of sancocho throughout various regions of Latin America, but it is currently a traditional dish in Puerto Rico. It is a thick soup that contains vegetables and stewed meat or chicken. Boricuas enjoy it on a winter day and even to cure a hangover. Ajiaco with chickenAjiaco is a traditional dish from Colombia made with chicken and three different types of potatoes; in fact, it is a variation of sancocho. The ajiaco recipe includes a different cooking method for each type of potato, but the key to its flavor lies in guasca, an herb similar to bay leaf that gives the dish its distinctive taste. Ecuadorian Ball Broth Ball broth is a soup originating from the coasts of Ecuador that, despite being made with beef, is very similar to chicken broth. This broth contains a ball of plantain that looks like a matzah ball (flatbread of Jewish origin) and a touch of peanuts with pieces of corn and various spices like garlic, chili, and cumin. Peruvian Aguadito Peruvian aguadito is a traditional thick broth from Peru that comes with rice, pieces of chicken, yellow potatoes, yellow chili, onions, peas, corn, vegetables, and cilantro, which gives it a characteristic flavor and a very peculiar green color. Peruvians enjoy this chicken broth to comfort themselves after a strong flu. Now that you know about chicken broth from different Latin American countries, do you feel like trying one, or do you prefer the classic Mexican hen broth?