Caldo de Pollo

Caldo de Pollo

A comforting and nourishing Latin American chicken soup loaded with vegetables, rice, and tender chicken in a savory broth.

⏱ 45 min total🔪 10 min prep🔥 35 min cookEasyServes 6Latin American

Ingredients

  • •2 lbs chicken breasts or thighs, cut into chunks
  • •10 cups chicken broth (gluten-free)
  • •1 cup long-grain white rice
  • •3 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • •2 medium carrots, sliced
  • •1 medium onion, diced
  • •3 cloves garlic, minced
  • •1 cup corn kernels, fresh or frozen
  • •2 tablespoons olive oil
  • •1 teaspoon cumin
  • •to taste Salt and pepper
  • •¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped

Directions

  1. 1Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic, sauté for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
  2. 2Add chicken pieces and cook for 5 minutes until lightly browned on the outside.
  3. 3Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil. Add potatoes, carrots, cumin, salt, and pepper. Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
  4. 4Stir in rice and corn, and continue simmering for 15-20 minutes until rice is tender and chicken is fully cooked.
  5. 5Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro and lime wedges on the side.

💡 Slow cooker: cook LOW 5–6 hours, or HIGH 2–3 hours, adding any greens, dairy or fresh herbs in the last 15 minutes.

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