Caldo De Pollo (Mexican Chicken Soup)

Caldo De Pollo (Mexican Chicken Soup)

Recipe by Beth Alberts from allrecipes.com

Dinner 50 Mins.

Ingredients

6

6 servings

  • 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

  • Combine 6 cups chicken broth, water, chicken tenders, chicken bouillon cubes, olive oil, granulated garlic, cumin, salt, and pepper in a large pot; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover pot, and simmer until chicken is cooked through, about 25 minutes. Gently shred chicken using two forks. Add onion to broth and simmer for about 5 more minutes.
  • Bring 2 cups chicken broth, rice, and chili powder to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender and liquid has been absorbed, about 25 minutes.
  • Spoon rice into each serving bowl and pour soup over rice. Garnish with avocado slices and cilantro.

Nutritional Facts

Per 6 servings

  • Calories: 310
  • Carbohydrate: 31g
  • Fat: 10g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 24g
  • Sugar: 1g

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