How to make the best Caldo de Pollo con Arroz // Mexican style Chicken soup with Rice ❤️

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner; chicken thighs are more affordable.

rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: white rice

Quinoa is more nutritious; white rice is budget-friendly.

Prepare the chicken by cleaning and cutting it into pieces.

In a large pot, add 4 quarts of water and bring it to a boil.

Add the chicken pieces and simmer until cooked through.

Remove the chicken, shred the meat, and set aside.

In the same pot, add chopped onions, garlic, carrots, celery, potatoes, Mexican squash, and corn; cook until softened.

Return the shredded chicken to the pot, add rice, and season with salt, cumin, and pepper.

Simmer until the rice is cooked, then stir in chopped cilantro and lime juice.

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