Description
A heartwarming Mexican chicken soup, known as Caldo de Pollo, that combines tender chicken and hearty vegetables to create a nourishing broth.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 bone-in, skinless chicken thighs
- 3 chicken drumsticks
- 10 cups water
- 2 chicken bouillon cubes
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper, ground
- 2 tsp cumin, ground
- 1 small onion, cut into big chunks
- 2 celery stalks, cut into big chunks
- 1 whole garlic head
- 1 tsp oregano
- 3 carrots, cut into big chunks
- 4 green onions
- 4 oz tomato sauce
- 1 small bunch of cilantro
- 4 potatoes, cut into big chunks
- 3 corn cobs, cut into big chunks
- 1 large zucchini, cut into big chunks
- Handful of green beans
- ½ small cabbage, cut into small wedges
Instructions
- In a large soup pot, add the chicken thighs and drumsticks, water, bay leaves, garlic, onion, celery, salt, pepper, cumin, and chicken bouillon. Mix well.
- Bring the mixture to a boil.
- Once boiling, reduce the temperature to medium-low and allow it to simmer.
- Skim off any greasy foam that rises to the top for a clearer broth.
- Simmer covered for 30-40 minutes.
- Add cilantro, green onions, oregano, tomato sauce, and carrots. Cook uncovered for another 15 minutes.
- Add potatoes and corn, allowing them to cook for an additional 10-15 minutes, uncovered.
- Introduce zucchini and green beans, continuing to simmer for another 10-15 minutes, uncovered.
- Discard the whole garlic and bay leaves when done cooking.
- Remove the bones from the chicken, shred the meat, and return the chicken to the pot.
- Add cabbage and cook until wilted but still crisp.
Notes
Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro and lime juice. Pairs well with tortilla chips or warm bread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: chicken soup, caldo de pollo, Mexican recipe, comfort food, homemade broth