Healthy Mexican Chicken Soup Recipe - Caldo de Pollo

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.

Chop the onion, tomatoes, garlic, celery, potatoes, carrots, chayote squash, and zucchini.

In a large pot, heat the oil and add the chopped vegetables.

Add the chicken pieces to the pot.

Add the chicken stock cubes, oregano, salt, and pepper to taste.

Cover and simmer until the chicken is fully cooked and the vegetables are tender.

Remove the chicken, shred it, and return it to the pot.

Add chopped cilantro just before serving.

Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.

Serve hot.

Cooking Techniques

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