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Caldo de Pollo

Caldo de pollo is a simple but richly-flavored chicken soup that's packed with vegetables and seasoned with garlic and lots of fresh cilantro.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 minute
Total Time 2 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Mexican, Mexican Inspired
Calories: 606
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 5 pounds chicken leg quarters
  • 2 gallons water
  • 2 tablespoons minced garlic
  • 2 tablespoons salt
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 cube chicken bouillon
  • 4 large carrots, peeled and cut into large chunks
  • 4 large potatoes, peeled and cut into large chunks
  • 4 zucchini, cut into large chunks
  • 1 chayote, cut into large chunks
  • 1 large white onion, cut into large chunks
  • 0.5 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped

Method
 

  1. Gather the ingredients.
  2. Place chicken legs into a large stockpot; cover with water. Add minced garlic, salt, and garlic powder.
  3. Cover the pot; bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce to a simmer; cook until chicken meat falls off the bones, 1 to 2 hours.
  4. Stir in chicken bouillon cube until dissolved; add carrots, potatoes, zucchini, chayote, and white onion. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer until carrots and potatoes are tender, 45 to 60 minutes.
  5. Stir chopped cilantro into soup; simmer for 5 minutes.
  6. Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 606kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 52gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 160mgSodium: 2080mgFiber: 7gSugar: 6g

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