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 mins
- Cook1 hr 50 mins
- 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 548.2 kcal High
- Protein 65.91 g Good Source
- Carbs 53.12 g Moderate
- Total Fat 7.59 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 1.69 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 207.0 mg High
- Sodium 314.92 mg Moderate
- Fiber 22.62 g Good Source
- Sugar 43.84 g High
- Added Sugar 39.77 g High
- Calcium 54.52 mg Low Source
- Iron 1.97 mg Moderate
- Potassium 1369.72 mg Good Source
- Vitamin A 52.98 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 6.32 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.
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About This Recipe
Caldo de Pollo is a Mexican dinner recipe made with 12 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 548.2 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Caldo de Pollo?
- It is a Mexican recipe made with 12 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 12 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 548.2 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Caldo de Pollo easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 12 ingredients and 6 steps.
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