Caldo de Pollo

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    1 hr

  • Total Time

    1 hr 10 mins

  • Servings

    8

  • Calories

    248 kcal

  • Course

    Soup

  • Cuisine

    Mexican

Caldo de Pollo

Grandma's famous caldo de pollo is a cozy chicken soup filled with chicken, rice, and Mexican spices and flavors!

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Ingredients

Servings

Soup

  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup water
  • pounds chicken tenders
  • 2 corn cobs, cut in thirds
  • 3 large chicken bouillon cubes, such as Knorr®
  • 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

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup white rice
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 4 ounces tomato sauce
  • 1 teaspoon cumin

Garnish

  • 1 avocado, peeled, pitted and thinly sliced
  • 1 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped
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Instructions

  1. In a large pot add 6 cups chicken broth, water, chicken tenders, corn cob cut in pieces, chicken bouillon cubes, minced garlic, cumin, salt, and pepper to taste.
  2. Bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce heat and cover the pot. Simmer for about 25 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
  3. While the soup is simmering make the rice. Add olive oil to a frying pan. Add rice and fry it until the rice begins to brown.
  4. Reduce the heat and add 2 cups chicken broth, tomato sauce, and cumin. Stir and cover the pan with a lid.
  5. Simmer the rice mixture for 15-20 minutes, or until rice is tender and liquid has been absorbed.
  6. When the soup is done simmering use 2 forks to shred the chicken. Add the chopped onion and simmer for another 5 minutes.
  7. Spoon the rice into serving bowls and top it with the soup. Garnish with the avocado and cilantro.

Notes

Nutrition Information

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Calories 248kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 24g (8%) Protein 19g (38%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 46mg (15%) Sodium 1381mg (58%) Potassium 686mg (20%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 202IU (4%) Vitamin C 22mg (24%) Calcium 44mg (4%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 248 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 248kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 24g 8%
Protein 19g 38%
Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 46mg 15%
Sodium 1381mg 58%
Potassium 686mg 15%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 202IU 4%
Vitamin C 22mg 24%
Calcium 44mg 4%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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