Authentic Caldo de Pollo Recipe (Mexican Chicken Soup)

Ingredients

• 6 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup water
• 1.25 pounds chicken tenders
• 3 extra large chicken bouillon cubes (such as Knorr®)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 teaspoons granulated garlic
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 0.5 large white onion, chopped, or to taste
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup white rice
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 avocado - peeled, pitted, and thinly sliced
• 1 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped

Instructions

1. Prepare all the necessary ingredients for the Caldo de Pollo.
2. In a large pot, combine chicken broth, water, chicken tenders, chicken bouillon, olive oil, garlic, cumin, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil.
3. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer until the chicken is fully cooked, approximately 25 minutes. Gently shred the chicken with two forks. Add the chopped onion and continue simmering for an additional 5 minutes.
4. In a separate saucepan, combine chicken broth, rice, and chili powder. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until the rice is cooked through and the liquid is absorbed, about 25 minutes.
5. To serve, spoon the prepared rice into individual bowls and ladle the flavorful chicken soup over the rice. Garnish generously with fresh avocado slices and chopped cilantro for added freshness.

Nutrition

• Calories: 310 kcal
• Fat Content: 10 g
• Fiber Content: 3 g
• Sugar Content: 1 g
• Sodium Content: 639 mg
• Protein Content: 24 g
• Cholesterol Content: 54 mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 31 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g