Description
Caldo de pollo is a heartwarming Mexican chicken soup that brings comfort and flavor to any table. Packed with tender chicken, vibrant vegetables, and aromatic herbs, this dish warms you from the inside out. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings, caldo de pollo is not just a meal; it’s an experience that evokes fond memories and invites connection. With its rich broth and delightful spices, every spoonful feels like a comforting hug.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 2 medium carrots, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 1 lime
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth or water
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping the vegetables into bite-sized pieces. Dice the onion and mince the garlic.
- In a large pot over medium heat, drizzle olive oil and sauté the diced onion and minced garlic until fragrant and translucent (about 3-5 minutes).
- Add chicken thighs and pour in enough broth or water to cover everything by about an inch. Bring to a gentle boil while stirring occasionally.
- Once boiling, stir in carrots, celery, corn, salt, and pepper. Reduce heat to low and simmer for about 25-30 minutes until everything is tender.
- Remove from heat; stir in chopped cilantro and lime juice. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Serve hot in bowls, garnished with extra cilantro if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg