Description
A comforting and flavorful Mexican chicken soup, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole chicken, cut into pieces
- 1 large onion, quartered
- 4 cloves garlic, smashed
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups water
- Salt to taste
- 1 cup diced potatoes
- 1 cup diced carrots
- 1 cup diced celery
- 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Place chicken, onion, garlic, bay leaves, cumin seeds, oregano, and peppercorns in a large pot.
- Add chicken broth and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 45 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through.
- Remove chicken from the pot and set aside. Strain the broth, discarding solids.
- Return the strained broth to the pot. Add diced potatoes, carrots, and celery. Bring to a boil and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until vegetables are tender.
- Shred the cooked chicken and return it to the soup.
- Season with salt to taste.
- Stir in chopped cilantro just before serving.
- Serve hot with lime wedges.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, you can roast the chicken pieces before adding them to the pot.
- Adjust the vegetables to your preference. Other options include corn, peas, or zucchini.
- If you don’t have cumin seeds, you can use ground cumin, but add it towards the end of cooking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Caldo De Pollo, Mexican Chicken Soup, Chicken Soup, Comfort Food, Homemade Soup