How to make THE BEST Authentic Mexican Chicken Soup | CALDO DE POLLO

whole chicken

🥗Healthier: skinless chicken breast

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Chicken thighs provide a richer flavor at a lower cost.

avocado

🥗Healthier: sliced cucumber

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Sour cream adds creaminess at a lower price.

Begin by cleaning and cutting the whole chicken, removing fat pockets and breaking down the chicken into pieces.

Bring water to a boil in a large pot.

Add the chicken pieces to the boiling water and boil for about 10-15 minutes, skimming impurities from the surface.

Chop the vegetables: potatoes, corn, carrots, zucchini, cilantro, anaheim pepper, tomato, white onion, and garlic.

Add the chopped vegetables to the pot with the chicken and season with salt, ground cumin, and oregano.

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

Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.

Serve hot.

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