Best Mexican Chicken Soup | 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 whole chicken by cleaning it.

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

Add the whole chicken to the boiling water.

Chop the zucchini, petite carrots, red potatoes, cabbage, onion, cilantro, and bell pepper; add them to the pot.

Add the mini corn on the cob to the pot.

Stir in garlic powder, cumin, oregano, bay leaf, chicken bouillon, salt, and pepper.

Add the tomato sauce to the pot.

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

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

Top with lime juice if desired before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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