Mexican Cuisine

Chicken Broth with Vegetables

Comforting Mexican caldo de pollo with vegetables, corn and fresh herbs. High-protein light soup perfect for cold days and recovering from illness.

10mPrep
70mCook
6Servings
310Calories
35gProtein

Ingredients

  • 1200 gwhole chicken
  • 1 unitchayote
  • 2 unitscorn cob
  • 2 unitscarrots
  • 2 unitszucchini
  • 150 gonion
  • 5 clovesgarlic
  • 20 gcilantro
  • 5 gmint
  • 10 gsalt

Ingredients

  • 1200 g whole chicken
  • 1 unit chayote
  • 2 units corn cob
  • 2 units carrots
  • 2 units zucchini
  • 150 g onion
  • 5 cloves garlic
  • 20 g cilantro
  • 5 g mint
  • 10 g salt

Instructions

  1. Place chicken in large pot, cover with water, add onion, garlic and salt.
  2. Bring to boil, skim foam, reduce heat and simmer 45 min.
  3. Remove chicken, shred meat, return to pot.
  4. Add corn, chayote and carrot, simmer 15 min.
  5. Add zucchini, cilantro and mint, cook 5 more min.
  6. Season and serve with lime, serrano and tortillas.

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