Easy Mexican Caldo De Pollo Recipe!

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while chicken thighs are often more affordable.

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: yams

Sweet potatoes offer more nutrients, while yams can be cheaper.

Cut up zucchini and potatoes; substitute potatoes for chaote due to availability.

Cut up celery and split ears of corn in half.

Use baby carrots or regular carrots cut in half.

Wash and clean chicken thighs.

Boil water in a pot and add salt and bay leaves.

Add halved onion, garlic, and 1.5 cups of chicken bouillon to the pot.

Add a tablespoon of Lori seasoned salt to taste.

Mix everything and add the chicken; cook on high for 10 minutes.

After 10 minutes, add ears of corn and cook for another 10 minutes.

Add potatoes and check for softness after 8-10 minutes.

Remove garlic pieces and bay leaves from the pot.

Add remaining veggies and mix well; remove tomatoes if desired.

Cut cabbage into four pieces and add to the pot.

Stir and cook for another 5 minutes.

Add cilantro and mix before serving.

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