Caldo de Pollo
Hearty and delicious caldo de pollo is a homey chicken soup filled with Mexican spices and flavors. It is warm, comforting, and SO yummy!!
Servings: 8
Ingredients
Soup
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup water
- 1¼ pounds chicken tenders
- 2 corn cobs, cut in thirds
- 3 large chicken bouillon cubes, such as Knorr®
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- salt black pepper, to taste
- ½ large white onion, chopped, to taste
- carrots and zucchini, optional
Rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cups white rice
- 4 ounces tomato sauce
- 1 teaspoons cumin
Garnish
- 1 avocado, peeled, pitted and thinly sliced
- 1 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- In a large pot add the 6 cups chicken broth, water, chicken tenders, corn pieces, chicken bouillon cubes, olive oil, minced garlic, cumin, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil.
- Reduce heat and cover the pot. Simmer for about 25 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
- While the soup is simmering make the rice: Add oil to a frying pan. Add the rice and fry it until the rice begins to brown. Reduce the heat and add the chicken broth, tomato sauce and cumin. Stir and cover the pan with a lid. Simmer the rice mixture for 15-20 minutes, or until rice is tender and liquid has been absorbed.
- When the soup is done simmering use 2 forks to shred the chicken. Add the chopped onion and simmer for another 5 minutes.
- Spoon the rice into serving bowls and top it with the soup. Garnish with the avocado and cilantro.
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Nutrition
Calories: 248kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 46mg | Sodium: 1381mg | Potassium: 686mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 202IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 44mg | Iron: 2mg