Anna Daniels
@danielsjoyann
Hearty Chicken Soup (Caldo de Pollo)
A comforting and flavorful chicken soup made with tender chicken leg quarters, fresh vegetables, and aromatic herbs. Perfect for warming up on a chilly day or serving to family and friends.
Details
- Cuisine:mexican
- Diet:gluten-free
- Difficulty:medium
- Estimated Cost:N/A
- Occasion:thanksgiving
- Ingredients:12
- Views:5
Recipe Information
- Prep time25 min.
- Cook time1 min.
- Total time26 min.
- Servings8
Ingredients
- 5 pounds
- 2 gallons
- 2 tablespoons
- 2 tablespoons
- 1 tablespoon
- 1
- 4 large, peeled and cut into chunks
- 4 large, peeled and cut into chunks
- 4, cut into chunks
- 1, cut into chunks
- 1 large, cut into chunks
- 1/2 bunch, chopped
Cooking Instructions
Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Hearty Chicken Soup (Caldo de Pollo).
Step 1
Begin by assembling all the essential ingredients for your delicious chicken soup.
Step 2
In a spacious stockpot, place the chicken leg quarters and generously pour water over them.
Step 3
Enhance the flavor by adding minced garlic, salt, and garlic powder.
Step 4
Cover the pot and bring the mixture to a vigorous boil over high heat.
Step 5
Once it reaches a rolling boil, lower the heat to a gentle simmer and allow it to cook for 1 to 2 hours, or until the chicken is tender and effortlessly falls off the bone.
Step 6
Next, introduce a chicken bouillon cube, stirring until it fully dissolves.
Step 7
Then, add in the vibrant carrots, hearty potatoes, fresh zucchini, chayote, and aromatic white onion.
Step 8
Reduce the heat to medium-low and let the soup simmer for an additional 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until the vegetables are perfectly tender.
Step 9
To finish, fold in the chopped cilantro and let the soup simmer for another 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully.
Step 10
Serve your steaming bowl of chicken caldo hot, and savor the comforting warmth of this hearty dish!.