Caldo de Pollo (Mexican Chicken Soup)

Caldo de pollo also known as Mexican chicken soup is great during the freezing winter months or if you’re feeling under the weather. It’s delicious, filling and also inexpensive!

Today I made my family a huge pot of caldo de pollo.

My son has been a little under the weather so caldo de pollo was the obvious choice.

I made so much that it should last at least a few days.

I do this so that my husband has something to take to work for lunch for a few days.

Also so that I can get a little break from the kitchen.

I love cooking once and then eating on it for a few days!

Caldo de pollo is a very filling and inexpensive meal.

You probably have most of the ingredients you need to make it on hand.

That is if you usually keep your fridge stocked with lots of yummy veggies.

We always keep vegetables on hand so that we can offer our kids healthy snacks.

It might sound strange but my son absolutely loves carrots and radishes and that makes me very happy!

I like onions, tomatoes, carrots and potatoes in my soup but others add much more. It’s totally up to you.

Some suggestions would be zucchini, chayote and corn.

I try to keep it simple because the soup is served over white rice plus topped with the garnishes of your choice.

My recipe makes a WHOLE lot of soup!

If you have a large family then that’s perfect.

However I’m pretty sure that I made way too much.

My two kids are still really picky eaters and will only eat the carrots.

But like I said my husband is going to take the leftovers to work for a few days so I guess it works out.

However I am the type of person who will only eat something the day it was made and the day after.

My husband could eat something 4 days after it’s been made which I think is absolutely disgusting but hey it’s his mouth not mine.

I know that the photo below of lime juice being squeezed into the soup seems weird but it’s so yummy.

It’s the final touch and I wouldn’t eat the soup without it.

Caldo de Pollo Recipe

Caldo de pollo is a delicious and comforting Mexican chicken soup that is perfect for the chilly fall and winter weather.

Give it a try next time you or someone in your family is feeling sick. It really hits the spot.

If you enjoyed this recipe please give it a rating below. Thanks and see you next time!

Here are some of our other favorite recipes during the winter season

• Chili
• White Bean Chicken Chili
• Pozole Rojo

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Caldo de Pollo (Mexican Chicken Soup)

Caldo de pollo is a simple yet delicious Mexican chicken soup. It is served over rice.

Course Main Course

Cuisine Mexican

Prep Time 20 minutes

Cook Time 1 hour 25 minutes

Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes

Servings 6

Calories 619 kcal

Author carissa

Ingredients

• 12 cups of water
• 2 lbs chicken thighs
• 8 whole carrots peeled and sliced
• 5 large potatoes peeled and cubed
• 1 small white onion diced
• 5 roma tomatoes diced
• 2 garlic cloves minced
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
• limes
• cilantro optional
• avocados optional
• jalapenos optional
• Tortillas optional

Instructions

1. Bring chicken, water and salt to a boil in a large pot.
2. Skim the foam that forms on top as it comes to a boil.
3. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 40-50 min or until meat is tender and falls off the bone easily.

4. Remove chicken from pot. When cool remove the skins, shred the meat and set aside.

5. Strain the chicken broth and set aside.
6. In another pot over medium heat add olive oil to pot.
7. When hot add the onion and saute for 2 min. Then add garlic and saute for a minute. Add the tomatoes and stir well. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
8. Add the carrots, potatoes and strained broth to the pot.
9. Bring vegetables to a boil over medium high heat. Reduce to medium low and cook until vegetables tender.

10. Remove pot from heat and add the shredded chicken to the pot and stir.

11. Serve over white rice.
12. Garnish and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Caldo de Pollo (Mexican Chicken Soup)

Amount Per Serving

Calories 619 Calories from Fat 306

% Daily Value*

Fat 34g52%

Saturated Fat 8g50%

Cholesterol 177mg59%

Sodium 727mg32%

Potassium 1743mg50%

Carbohydrates 41g14%

Fiber 9g38%

Sugar 7g8%

Protein 36g72%

Vitamin A 16965IU339%

Vitamin C 40.5mg49%

Calcium 142mg14%

Iron 8.6mg48%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.