MEXICAN CHICKEN SOUP (CALDO DE POLLO)

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Sometimes I add a chopped tomato - nice easy soup with lots of flavour. Some people like to roast the whole cloves of garlic and then remove them when they remove the chillies. You can use dried chillies if you wish. Make it as hot or as mild as you want. Mexican does not have to burn your throat (although I love it that hot!)

Provided by Bergy

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 50m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 medium carrots, cut lengthwise and then in 3 inch lengths
1 yellow zucchini, cut across in 1/4 inch round slices
6 cups chicken stock
4 garlic cloves, minced and browned on a dry skillet
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1 pinch cumin
2 whole chicken breasts, about 2 lbs total
2 anaheim chilies (mild) or 2 chipotle chiles (very hot)
1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped
salt & pepper
lime wedge (to garnish)

Steps:

  • Place the carrots, stock, browned garlic, oregano, chilies, cumin and salt in a dutch oven (5-quart) and bring to a boil.
  • Add the whole chicken breasts, cover and simmer until chicken is cooked, approx 15 minutes.
  • Remove chicken to a plate to cool about 10 minutes.
  • Remove the chillies from the soup and adjust the seasoning.
  • Remove the skin and bones from the chicken and tear it into coarse shreds.
  • Add zucchini and chicken to the pot simmer 5 minutes.
  • Add cilantro and serve in about 2 minutes with wedges of lime on the side.

Toni Eger
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This soup is a must-try! It's so delicious and easy to make.


Hawi tube
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I love this soup! It's so flavorful and satisfying.


Tsitsi Kashangura
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This soup is amazing! It's the perfect comfort food.


Immanuel Marlow
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This soup is a keeper! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family.


puneet gill
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This soup is delicious! I love the combination of flavors.


J M B B C
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This soup is the perfect comfort food. It's warm and flavorful, and it's perfect for a cold winter day.


Rana Ehtisham
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I'm not usually a fan of Mexican food, but this soup is amazing! It's so flavorful and the chicken is so tender.


Abigail Mcload
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This soup is a must-try! It's so flavorful and satisfying.


make up squad
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I love this soup! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family.


Maria Tjali
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This soup is delicious! It's the perfect comfort food for a cold day.


ZF Arman
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This is the best Mexican chicken soup I've ever had. It's so flavorful and hearty. I will definitely be making this again.


Sanjeshni Raj
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This soup is amazing! It's so flavorful and the chicken is so tender. I love that it's made with fresh ingredients. It's definitely a keeper!


Faisal Sark
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This soup is the perfect comfort food. It's warm and flavorful, and it's perfect for a cold winter day. I love that I can make it in my slow cooker. It's so easy!


David Barron
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I'm not a big fan of Mexican food, but I really enjoyed this soup. It's not too spicy and it has a really nice flavor. I would definitely make it again.


David Ocansey
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This soup is delicious! I love the combination of flavors. The chicken is perfectly cooked and the vegetables are tender. I also love the addition of the lime and cilantro. It really brightens up the soup.


bigpariente323
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I made this soup for a party last weekend and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. It's a great soup to serve for a crowd because it's easy to make and it's very affordable.


Brodie Smith
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This soup is a lifesaver! I'm always looking for easy and healthy meals to make for my family, and this soup fits the bill perfectly. It's packed with vegetables and protein, and it's so flavorful. My kids love it!


Barrister J clements
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This soup is amazing! It's so easy to make and it's packed with flavor. I love that I can use leftover chicken to make it. It's a great way to use up leftovers and it's a delicious and healthy meal.


Anik Kumar Saha
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I've tried many Mexican chicken soup recipes, but this one is by far the best. The broth is so flavorful and the chicken is perfectly tender. I served it with some crusty bread and a salad, and it was a hit!


Angela Saoud
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This Mexican chicken soup is the perfect comfort food! It's flavorful, filling, and easy to make. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. My family loved it!