Description
This Caldo de Pollo is a hearty and comforting Mexican chicken soup. Tender chicken, a flavorful broth, and a variety of vegetables like carrots, celery, corn, and potatoes come together in a delicious and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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- 6 boneless, skinless chicken thighs (or your favorite chicken pieces)
- 8 cups water
- 1 medium onion, quartered
- 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and halved
- 4 cloves garlic
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 3 Roma tomatoes
- 3 medium carrots, chopped
- 3 ribs celery, chopped
- 3 ears corn, halved
- 2 large russet potatoes, peeled and chopped
- Chopped cilantro and lime wedges (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook Chicken and Aromatics: In a large pot, combine the chicken thighs, water, onion, jalapeño pepper, garlic, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Blend Vegetables: Remove 1 cup of broth from the pot and pour it into a blender. Strain the onion, jalapeño, and garlic from the pot and add them to the blender. Add the chicken bouillon powder, oregano, and tomatoes to the blender. Blend until smooth.
- Shred Chicken: Remove the chicken from the pot and shred it using two forks.
- Add Vegetables and Simmer: Return the shredded chicken and the blended vegetable puree to the pot. Add the chopped carrots, celery, corn, and potatoes. Cover and simmer until the vegetables are tender, about 10-15 minutes.
- Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with chopped cilantro and lime wedges, if desired. Serve with hot sauce or Mexican rice on the side.
Notes
- You can adjust the amount of jalapeño to control the spiciness of the soup.
- For a richer flavor, you can use chicken broth instead of water.
- If you don’t have fresh tomatoes, you can substitute canned diced tomatoes.
- To save time, you can use pre-shredded rotisserie chicken.
- Feel free to add other vegetables, such as zucchini, squash, or green beans.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
