Jun 09 2026
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Caldo De Pollo Lg. Recipe

Inspired by El Sur Mexican Restaurant
Time1h 30m
Serves6

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Seasoning Ingredients

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Chicken

    Rinse the whole chicken under cold water and remove any giblets from the cavity. Pat dry with paper towels.

  2. 2

    Chop Vegetables

    Peel and chop the carrots, celery, and potatoes into bite-sized pieces. Dice the onion and mince the garlic.

Cooking

  1. 3

    Start the Broth

    In a large pot, add the rinsed whole chicken and cover it with 12 cups of water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.

  2. 4

    Add Vegetables

    Once boiling, reduce heat to medium-low. Add chopped carrots, celery, potatoes, onion, and minced garlic to the pot.

  3. 5

    Season the Broth

    Stir in salt, black pepper, and cumin. Let the mixture simmer for about 1 hour or until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.

  4. 6

    Remove Chicken

    Once the chicken is cooked, carefully remove it from the pot and set it aside to cool slightly. Once cool enough to handle, shred the meat from the bones.

  5. 7

    Finish the Soup

    Return the shredded chicken to the pot. Add fresh cilantro and lime juice. Stir well and let simmer for an additional 10 minutes.

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