Mexican Chicken Soup (Caldo De Pollo)
🕒 Prep Time: 15 minutes
🕒 Cook Time: 35 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 50 minutes
Description:
Indulge in the warmth and depth of flavors with this Mexican Chicken Soup, also known as Caldo De Pollo. Bursting with vibrant ingredients and customizable spice levels, it’s a hearty dish perfect for any occasion. Feel free to enhance it with chopped tomatoes or roasted garlic cloves for added complexity.
Recipe Category: One Dish Meal
Keywords: Lunch/Snacks, Chicken, Poultry, Vegetable, Meat, Mexican, Low Cholesterol, Healthy, Spicy, < 60 Mins, Stove Top, Easy, Inexpensive
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 417.8
- Fat Content: 18g
- Saturated Fat Content: 5.1g
- Cholesterol Content: 103.6mg
- Sodium Content: 654.2mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 21.4g
- Fiber Content: 2.4g
- Sugar Content: 9.4g
- Protein Content: 40.7g
Ingredients:
- 4 carrots
- 1 yellow zucchini
- 6 garlic cloves
- 4 sprigs of oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 Anaheim chili
- 2 chipotle chilies
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro
- 1 lime wedge
Instructions:
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Place the carrots, stock, browned garlic, oregano, chilies, cumin, and salt in a Dutch oven (5-quart) and bring to a boil. |
| 2 | Add the whole chicken breasts, cover, and simmer until the chicken is cooked, approximately 15 minutes. |
| 3 | Remove the chicken to a plate to cool for about 10 minutes. |
| 4 | Remove the chilies from the soup and adjust the seasoning as per your taste preferences. |
| 5 | Remove the skin and bones from the chicken breasts and tear them into coarse shreds. |
| 6 | Add zucchini and shredded chicken to the pot and simmer for an additional 5 minutes. |
| 7 | Stir in fresh cilantro and serve hot, garnished with wedges of lime on the side. |
This Mexican Chicken Soup is a delightful fusion of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds and warm your soul. Whether you’re craving a comforting lunch or a satisfying dinner, this recipe delivers on both taste and nutrition. Enjoy the rich aroma of garlic, the earthy notes of cumin, and the subtle heat from the chilies, all coming together in perfect harmony. With its easy preparation and customizable ingredients, it’s a dish that’s sure to become a staple in your culinary repertoire. So gather your ingredients, fire up the stove, and treat yourself to a bowl of homemade goodness that’s as heartwarming as it is delicious.
