This caldo de pollo turned out delicious on my first attempt! I like to serve this chicken vegetable soup with warm corn tortillas and a side of Spanish rice and refried beans.
Prep Time::20 mins
Cook Time:: 1 hr 50 mins
Total Time:: 2 hrs 10 mins
Servings::8
Ingredients
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5 pounds chicken leg quarters
2 gallons water
2 tablespoons minced garlic
2 tablespoons salt
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 cube chicken bouillon
4 large carrots, peeled and cut into large chunks
4 large potatoes, peeled and cut into large chunks
4 zucchini, cut into large chunks
1 chayote, cut into large chunks
1 large white onion, cut into large chunks
½ bunch fresh cilantro, chopped
Directions
Gather the ingredients.
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Place chicken legs into a large stockpot; pour water over chicken. Add minced garlic, salt, and garlic powder.
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Cover and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce to a simmer and cook until chicken meat falls off the bones, 1 to 2 hours.
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Stir in chicken bouillon cube until dissolved; add carrots, potatoes, zucchini, chayote, and white onion. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until carrots and potatoes are tender, 45 minutes to 1 hour.
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Stir chopped cilantro into soup. Simmer for 5 minutes.
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Serve hot and enjoy!
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Cook’s Note
The pot should be covered with a lid at all times when you are not adding ingredients.
I didn't add much salt to the recipe, so feel free to add more to your liking.