Caldo de Pollo
A homey Mexican chicken soup featuring tender leg quarters simmered with chunky carrots, potatoes, zucchini, chayote, and onion. The broth is savory and full-bodied with garlic and bouillon, then lifted at the end with fresh cilantro for a bright finish. Serve Caldo de Pollo steaming hot for a satisfying family meal or cozy weekend lunch.
- Prep20 min
- Cook1 hr 50 min
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Assemble all the ingredients.
- 2
Put the chicken legs in a large stockpot and cover with water. Add the minced garlic, salt, and garlic powder.
- 3
Cover the pot and bring it to a boil over high heat. Lower to a simmer and cook until the chicken meat falls off the bones, 1 to 2 hours.
- 4
Stir in the chicken bouillon cube until it dissolves, then add the carrots, potatoes, zucchini, chayote, and white onion. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer until the carrots and potatoes are tender, 45 to 60 minutes.
- 5
Stir the chopped cilantro into the soup and simmer for 5 minutes.
- 6
Serve hot and enjoy.
- Calories 549.96 kcal High
- Protein 66.0 g Good Source
- Carbs 53.48 g Moderate
- Total Fat 7.6 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 1.55 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 207.01 mg High
- Sodium 431.75 mg Moderate
- Fiber 2.96 g Moderate
- Sugar 43.91 g High
- Added Sugar 39.69 g High
- Calcium 55.87 mg Low Source
- Iron 1.97 mg Moderate
- Potassium 1352.11 mg Good Source
- Vitamin A 54.04 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 6.61 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
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