caldo de pollo (chicken soup)
Another recipe I learned from my mother-in-law. This is a very delicious and hearty soup.
prep time
30 Min
cook time
1 Hr
method
Stove Top
yield
8 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 1 - 3 - 4 pound chicken, cut into pieces, skinned
- 2 quarts chicken broth or water
- 2 - chili peppers, anaheim or new mexico
- 2 large potatoes, cubed
- 2 - 3 - ears corn, cut into 1 1/2 inch pieces
- 1 medium onion, quartered
- 2 - zucchini, cut into 1 1/2 inch pieces
- 4 - ribs celery, cut into 1 1/2 inch pieces
- 4 - carrots, cut into 1 1/2 inch pieces
- 1 tablespoon garlic. chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/3 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
How To Make caldo de pollo (chicken soup)
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Step 1In a large pot, cover chicken breasts with broth and bring to a boil. Add water if necessary so that liquid covers chicken by 1 inch.
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Step 2Cook for 15 minutes, skimming off any fat that floats to the surface.
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Step 3Add seeded and diced chiles (be sure to wear rubber gloves and don't touch your face).
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Step 4Add potatoes, corn, onion, celery, carrots and seasonings. Reduce heat, cover pot and simmer for 30 minutes.
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Step 5Add zucchini and adjust salt and pepper, if necessary. Continue simmering until vegetables are tender.
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Culture:
Mexican
Category:
Chicken Soups
Category:
Vegetable Soup
Ingredient:
Chicken
Method:
Stove Top
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