CALDO DE POLLO CON ARROZ

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.

In a blender, blend together the tomatoes, garlic, and half an onion until smooth.

In a large pot, heat the oil over medium heat and add the blended mixture.

Add the chicken pieces to the pot and sauté until they are browned.

Pour enough water into the pot to cover the chicken and bring to a boil.

Add the carrots, bell pepper, celery, potatoes, zucchini, and mushrooms to the pot.

Season with chicken broth (if using), cumin, pepper, cilantro, and salt (if using).

Simmer until the vegetables are tender and the chicken is cooked through.

Serve hot with lime, additional cilantro, chili piquin, and corn tortillas on the side.

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