Colombian Chicken Soup

Ingredients

  • 2/3 cup  short-grain brown rice
  • 1 1/3 cups  water
  •   Salt
  • 1   whole skinless chicken breast, on the bone (about 1 1/2 pounds)
  • 1/2 cup  thinly sliced scallions (about 3)
  • 2   garlic cloves, smashed
  • 2   shucked ears of corn, each cut into 6 rounds
  • 1/2 teaspoon  ground cumin
  • 1/2 cup  plus 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
  • 8 cups  low-sodium chicken broth
  •   Freshly ground pepper
  • 1/2 pound  white potatoes, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch cubes
  • 1/2 pound  thick asparagus, cut into 1-inch lengths
  • 1   Hass avocado, diced
  • 1/4 cup  plus 2 tablespoons fat-free yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon  drained small capers

Description

Chicken Breast Adds Plenty Of Protein But Not Much Fat To This Version Of Ajiaco, A Cilantro-scented Chicken Soup That's Virtually Colombia's National Dish. Stirring In Fiber-rich Brown Rice Turns The Soup Into A Satisfying One-dish Meal.

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