Caldo De Pollo (Mexican Chicken Soup)

Caldo De Pollo (Mexican Chicken Soup)
  • PREP TIME
    15 mins
  • COOK TIME
    35 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    50 mins
  • SERVING
    6 People
  • VIEWS
    83

Transport yourself to the heart of Sonora with this soul-warming Caldo De Pollo. A symphony of savory chicken, aromatic spices, and comforting rice, garnished with creamy avocado and fresh cilantro. This vibrant soup is a hug in a bowl.

Ingridients

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    31 g
  • Cholesterol
    54 mg
  • Fiber
    3 g
  • Protein
    24 g
  • Saturated Fat
    2 g
  • Sodium
    639 mg
  • Sugar
    1 g
  • Fat
    10 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step
0 mins

Gather all ingredients for a smooth cooking experience.

02

Step
5 mins

In a large pot, combine 6 cups chicken broth, water, chicken tenders, chicken bouillon cubes, olive oil, granulated garlic, cumin, salt, and pepper. Bring to a vigorous boil. (5 minutes)

03

Step
30 mins

Reduce heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer gently until the chicken is cooked through. (25 minutes). Remove the chicken and gently shred it using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the pot. Add the chopped onion to the broth and continue to simmer. (5 minutes)

04

Step
3 mins

In a separate saucepan, bring 2 cups of chicken broth, rice, and chili powder to a boil. (3 minutes)

05

Step
25 mins

Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover the saucepan, and simmer until the rice is tender and has absorbed all the liquid. (25 minutes)

06

Step
0 mins

To serve, spoon a generous portion of rice into each serving bowl. Ladle the flavorful soup over the rice. Garnish generously with slices of creamy avocado and freshly chopped cilantro.

For a richer flavor, consider using homemade chicken broth.
Adjust the amount of chili powder to your preferred level of spiciness.
Serve with warm tortillas or crusty bread for dipping.

Bartholome Fahey

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.6/ 5 ( 27 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (7)
  • Keely Hauck

    The best chicken soup recipe I've ever tried!

  • Randy Christiansen

    This recipe is a lifesaver on a cold day!

  • Katherine Hahn

    Easy to follow and delicious. My whole family loved it!

  • Noemy Torp

    The flavors are so authentic, just like the caldo I had in Mexico!

  • Wilbert Macejkovic

    I added a bit of lime juice and it was perfect!

  • Leif Mayert

    I made this soup when I was sick and it was so comforting and delicious.

  • Ron Luettgenhudson

    Will definitely be making this again!

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