How To Make Caldo de Pollo
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 1 whole chicken, cut into pieces
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 potatoes, diced
- 1 zucchini, sliced
- 1 teaspoon of dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon of ground cumin
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
- Lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
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In a large pot, add the chicken pieces, onion, garlic, oregano, cumin, salt, and pepper.
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Cover with water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and let it simmer for 30 minutes.
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Skim off any foam that rises to the surface.
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Add the carrots, potatoes, and zucchini to the pot. Cook for another 20-30 minutes until the vegetables are tender and the chicken is cooked through.
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Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.
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Remove the chicken pieces from the pot, shred the meat, and discard the bones. Return the shredded chicken to the pot.
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Serve hot with fresh cilantro and lime wedges on the side.
Nutrition
- Calories : 300kcal
- Total Fat : 10g
- Saturated Fat : 3g
- Cholesterol : 80mg
- Sodium : 800mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 20g
- Dietary Fiber : 4g
- Sugar : 5g
- Protein : 30g
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