Caldo de Pollo (Mexican Chicken Soup)

Ingredients

Servings

8 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 14 16

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1

Whole Chicken

broken down or bone-in chicken pieces, seasoned with salt and pepper

1 Tbsp

Oil

8 cups

Water

1

Onion , peeled, halved

1

Large Russet Potato

cut into even chunks

1

Zucchini , sliced

1 cup

Green Beans

3

Large Carrots

cut into large chunks

2

Roma Tomatoes , diced

1/2 tsp

Dried Oregano

to taste

Salt

to taste

Ground Black Pepper

to taste

Cooked White Rice

for serving

or Tortillas

to taste

Lime Wedges

Cooking Instructions

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Step 1

In a large heavy pot, add Oil (1 Tbsp) over medium high heat. Place seasoned Whole Chicken (1) pieces skin side down and brown for a couple of minutes then flip over.

Step 2

After both sides are browned add Water (8 cups) , and Onion (1) , cover with lid and bring to a boil. Once boiling reduce the heat to a low boil for about 10 minutes.

Step 3

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