Description
Caldo de Pollo is a heartwarming Mexican chicken soup that embodies comfort and flavor. This delightful dish combines tender chicken, vibrant vegetables, and aromatic herbs to create a nourishing bowl of goodness. Perfect for chilly days or family gatherings, each spoonful offers a burst of savory satisfaction.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 medium carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 2 medium potatoes, diced (Russet or Yukon Gold)
- 6 cups chicken broth (homemade or low-sodium)
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté chopped onions and minced garlic until fragrant (3-5 minutes).
- Add chicken breasts; season with salt and pepper. Cook until slightly browned (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in carrots, celery, potatoes, and chicken broth. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer for 30 minutes until the chicken is tender.
- Shred the chicken and return it to the pot. Stir in cilantro and lime juice before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg