Slow Cooker CALDO DE POLLO | Mexican Chicken Soup 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.

Prepare the chicken by cleaning and cutting it into pieces.

In a slow cooker, add 5 to 6 cups of water and bring it to a boil if needed.

Add the chicken pieces to the slow cooker.

Chop the potatoes, corn, carrots, Mexican squash, celery, and onion; add them to the slow cooker.

Mince the garlic and add it along with onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and tomato chicken bouillon powder to taste.

Cover and cook on low for several hours until the chicken is cooked through and vegetables are tender.

Remove the chicken, shred it, and return it to the slow cooker.

Add chopped cilantro and jalapeno if using just before serving.

Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.

Serve hot.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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