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Caldo Xochitl Soup (Pretty Soup) Recipe
Melissa @ Living a Frugal Life
This Caldo Xochitl Soup recipe is a cilantro soup that many call caldo de pollo. This Chicken and Lime Soup is light, fresh, and flavorful with shredded chicken, vegetables, fresh cilantro, and a tangy chicken broth with a splash of lime.
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Prep Time
30
minutes
mins
Cook Time
1
hour
hr
30
minutes
mins
Total Time
2
hours
hrs
Course
Chicken, Dinner
Cuisine
Brazillian, Latin, Mexican
Servings
8
-10
Calories
265
kcal
Ingredients
1x
2x
3x
1
fryer Chicken
or Rotisserie Chicken
2
Cloves
Garlic
1/4
bunch
Cilantro
Chopped if desired
1/2
tsp.
black peppercorns
2
Qts
water
1
Medium
Carrot
1 1/2
Cups
White Rice
Cooked
For Toppings
Lime Wedges
Fresh Cilantro
chopped
Serrano Chilies
chopped
Green Onions
chopped
Tomatoes
chopped
Avocado
Cubed or slices
Instructions
If using Fryer Chicken
Simmer chicken and above ingredients for 1 hour
Remove chicken and let it cool then shred for topping
Take chicken off bones
Let broth cool and skim off fat
If using rotisserie chicken:
remove chicken meat from bones of chicken
Use remaining caracas to make the broth by placing it in the water with remaining ingredients for 1 hour
Shred chicken that was removed
Add chicken broth or bullion to increase flavor as needed
After broth is made:
Add carrots and simmer until tender
Serve in bowl with rice, chicken, and other desired toppings
Nutrition
Calories:
265
kcal
Keyword
caldo de pollo, Caldo Xochitl Soup, chicken and lime soup, cilantro soup, Mexican chicken soup
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