Caldo de Pollo with Cabagge
Caldo de Pollo with Cabbage is a comforting and flavorful Mexican chicken soup made with tender pieces of chicken, cabbage, carrots, and potatoes simmered in a savory broth. This hearty dish is infused with garlic, onion, and fresh herbs, creating a nourishing soup perfect for a cozy meal. Serve with lime wedges, chopped cilantro, and warm tortillas for a traditional touch!
Equipment
- 1 large pot
- 1 Knife
- 1 Cutting board
Ingredients
- 2 pieces Zucchini sliced
- 3 pieces carrots sliced
- 1 piece Chayote Mexican squash cut into squares
- 3 cobs corn cut in half
- 2 pieces potato remove skin and cut into cubes
- 3 leves Bay
- 1 cup green beans cut them into bite-sized pieces
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 2 tablespoons salt
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/2 piece onion
- 1 whole chicken or you can use the pieces. Remove skin
- 1 tablespoon chicken bullion Knorr's Suiza
- 1/2 piece cabbage cut into small pieces
- 5 branches cilantro
Instructions
- Star by adding the water to a very large soup pot or Dutch oven if preferred, but it has to be big! we are adding tons of veggies that will be very voluminous initially.
- Bring the water to a vigorous boil and infuse it with 2 tablespoon of salt, 5 branches of cilantro, three bay leaves, two cloves of garlic, half an onion, plus the potatoes, skinless chicken, corn and carrots. Let this aromatic mixture simmer for 15 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the root vegetables to soften.
- Remove and discard the bay leaves, garlic cloves, onion, and cilantro—these ingredients serve their purpose by imparting robust flavor to the broth.
- After the initial simmer, incorporate cabbage, greenbeans and chayote add salt to taste, and continue cooking for 6 minutes or until all the vegetables reach the desired tenderness.
- Now, it's time to decide how to serve the chicken: either shred it into the soup or present it as whole pieces in individual bowls. In the traditional Mexican style, Caldo de Pollo often features full-size chicken pieces, with the breasts sliced into smaller portions.
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Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Caldo de Pollo with Cabagge
Amount per Serving
Calories
384
% Daily Value*
Fat
0.3
g
0
%
Saturated Fat
0.1
g
1
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.1
g
Cholesterol
0.2
mg
0
%
Sodium
2559
mg
111
%
Potassium
230
mg
7
%
Carbohydrates
9
g
3
%
Fiber
3
g
13
%
Sugar
4
g
4
%
Protein
2
g
4
%
Vitamin A
374
IU
7
%
Vitamin C
33
mg
40
%
Calcium
52
mg
5
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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