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.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 1 hr 50 mins
• Total Time: 2 hr 10 mins
• Calories: 606 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Stir chopped cilantro into soup. Simmer for 5 minutes and serve.

Step 2

Place chicken legs into a large stockpot; pour water over chicken. Add minced garlic, salt, and garlic powder.

Step 3

Cover and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce to a simmer and cook until chicken meat falls off the bones, 1 to 2 hours.

Step 4

Stir in chicken bouillon cube until dissolved; add carrots, potatoes, zucchini, chayote, and white onion. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until carrots and potatoes are tender, 45 minutes to 1 hour.