Caldo de Pollo
Caldo de pollo is a comforting chicken soup with richly seasoned broth, tender chicken leg quarters, and generous chunks of carrot, potato, zucchini, chayote, and onion. Garlic, chicken bouillon, and fresh cilantro give it a fragrant, herb-forward flavor, making it a warming choice for a family lunch or dinner.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook1 hr 50 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Caldo de Pollo, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 48 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 7 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 67
- Heart Health
- 47
- Metabolic
- 58
- Digestive
- 42
- Inflammatory
- 65
- Performance
- 60
- General Wellness
- 1
Gather the ingredients.
- 2
Place chicken legs into a large stockpot; cover with water. Add minced garlic, salt, and garlic powder.
- 3
Cover the pot; bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce to a simmer; cook until chicken meat falls off the bones, 1 to 2 hours.
- 4
Stir in chicken bouillon cube until dissolved; add carrots, potatoes, zucchini, chayote, and white onion. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer until carrots and potatoes are tender, 45 to 60 minutes.
- 5
Stir chopped cilantro into soup; simmer for 5 minutes.
- 6
Serve hot and enjoy!
- Calories 648.42 kcal High 32%
- Protein 67.06 g Good Source 134%
- Carbohydrate 70.75 g 26%
- Total Fat 10.63 g Moderate 14%
- Saturated Fat 1.62 g Moderate 8%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 206.93 mg High 69%
- Sodium 389.2 mg Moderate 17%
- Dietary Fiber 23.48 g Good Source 84%
- Total Sugars 44.9 g --
- Added Sugars 39.73 g High 79%
- Calcium 67.94 mg Low Source 5%
- Iron 1.92 mg Moderate 11%
- Potassium 1598.01 mg Good Source 34%
- Vitamin A 53.91 mcg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin C 7.39 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Caldo de Pollo is a Mexican dinner recipe made with 14 ingredients. It takes about 2 hrs 10 mins, serves 8, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Carrot, Chayote Squash, Chicken Bouillon, and Chicken Leg Quarters. Each serving provides about 648.42 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Caldo de Pollo?
- It is a Mexican recipe made with 14 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or soup.
- What is Caldo de Pollo made of?
- The main ingredients are Carrot, Chayote Squash, Chicken Bouillon, Chicken Leg Quarters, Fresh Cilantro. The full list of 14 is above.
- What goes well with Caldo de Pollo?
- Explore these Mexican side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Caldo de Pollo?
- About 2 hrs 10 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 1 hr 50 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 648.42 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Caldo de Pollo easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 14 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Caldo de Pollo healthy?
- Caldo de Pollo has an easyChef Pro health score of 49/100. Per serving, it provides 648.42 calories and 67.06 g of protein, or 134% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and potassium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 389.2 mg (17% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 1.62 g (8% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 39.73 g (79% of the Daily Value). It contains Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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