CALDO DE POLLO (MEXICAN CHICKEN SOUP)

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I doubt this can be considered a stew because it is not thick, but it is chunky with vegetables. I love it, especially with some cilantro and lime. Yummy!

Provided by Brisket in Roses

Categories     Chicken Thigh & Leg

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 lbs chicken, bone in, I usually use drumsticks
1 large onion, cut in eights
1 small green cabbage, cut in eights
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 chayotes, peeled and cut in chunks
16 ounces frozen corn on the cob, nibblers (6 ct)
2 medium carrots, cut in chunks
3 large potatoes, cut in chunks
3 celery ribs, cut in chunks
2 bay leaves
2 -3 quarts water (must cover the chicken)
salt and pepper
cilantro, roughly chopped for garnish
lime, cut into wedges
onion, diced for garnish

Steps:

  • Rinse and dry chicken and place in stockpot. Add the corn on the cob nibblers with the chicken. Cover with water and season with salt.
  • Add onion, bay leaves and garlic and let simmer for about 20 minutes (longer if using bigger pieces of chicken).
  • Add the carrots, celery ribs, chayote, and potatoes and cook until vegetables are near tender.
  • Add the cabbage, add more salt if needed and add pepper. Let simmer for about 5-10 minutes until cabbage is tender.
  • Serve and garnish with cilantro, diced onion, and lime wedges. Adjust to taste with lime wedges.

Wycliffe Obwocha
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This soup is so easy to make and it's always a hit.


Jastina Hamal
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover chicken.


omid ahmadi
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I love the addition of the avocado and tortilla strips.


Ahmed Shagib
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This soup is the perfect comfort food for a cold day.


Will Lima
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I'm not a fan of chicken soup, but this recipe is amazing.


Irfan Shaikh
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This soup is a must-try for chicken soup lovers.


paster Iqbal
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This is the best chicken soup I've ever had.


Senea Borden
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I love this soup! It's so flavorful and comforting.


Hanzala
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This soup is so easy to make and it's always a hit at parties.


SK Noyon Hossain
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I made this soup for my family and they all loved it! It's a great way to use up leftover chicken.


Hrkhan Hrkhan
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This soup is so flavorful and delicious. I love the addition of the cilantro and lime.


Emmanuel Onyedika
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This soup is the perfect comfort food. It's warm, hearty, and filling. I love serving it with a side of crusty bread.


Jackie Medina
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I'm not a huge fan of chicken soup, but this recipe changed my mind. The broth is so flavorful and the chicken is so tender. I'll definitely be making this again.


Netty Mugwambani
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This soup is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can throw it all in the slow cooker and forget about it until dinner.


Md Abul Ahmed
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I made this soup for my sick husband and it really helped soothe his sore throat. He said it was the best chicken soup he's ever had.


Tidus Bateman
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This soup was a hit at my last potluck! Everyone raved about the rich broth and tender chicken. I'll definitely be making this again.


Innah Bee
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I've made this soup twice now and it's quickly become a family favorite! The kids love the mild flavor and the adults appreciate the depth of flavor from the spices. It's also a great way to use up leftover chicken.


Fadi Sawaqed
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This chicken soup was absolutely delicious! The broth was rich and flavorful, and the chicken was tender and moist. I loved the addition of the vegetables, which added a nice crunch and sweetness to the soup. I also appreciated the fact that this rec