Caldo de Pollo

This caldo de pollo recipe is not only hearty and nutritious — it’s a bowlful of delicious comfort. 

How to Make Caldo de Pollo 

You'll find a detailed ingredient list and step-by-step instructions in the recipe below, but let's go over the basics:

What Is Caldo de Pollo?

Caldo de pollo is a type of Mexican chicken soup. Unlike other Latin American chicken soups, it uses whole chicken pieces instead of shredded or chopped meat. It also calls for hearty vegetables like potatoes and carrots, cut into large chunks.  

Caldo de Pollo Ingredients

Make caldo de pollo at home with these simple ingredients: 

• Chicken: Start with five pounds of chicken leg quarters. 
• Water: The broth starts with two gallons of water. 
• Seasonings: Season the caldo de pollo with minced garlic, salt, garlic powder, and chicken bouillon. 
• Vegetables: You’ll need carrots, potatoes, zucchini, a chayote, and an onion. 
• Cilantro: Stir fresh cilantro into each bowl before serving. 

How to Make Homemade Caldo de Pollo

Here’s a brief overview of what you can expect when you make this homemade caldo de pollo recipe: 

1. Boil the water, chicken, and seasonings (besides the chicken bouillon) together.
2. Reduce to a simmer and cook until the meat falls off the bone. 
3. Stir in the bouillon and vegetables, then simmer until the veggies are tender. 
4. Stir in the cilantro. 

How to Store Caldo de Pollo

Store your leftover caldo de pollo in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week. Reheat thoroughly on the stove or in the microwave. 

Allrecipes Community Tips and Praise 

“The recipe is great,” raves . “The only things I changed was instead of using water, I used chicken broth and I added corn on the cob. I also made Spanish rice on the side.”

“The cool thing about caldo is you can customize it however you want,” says . “I only used chicken, carrots, potatoes, cabbage, onion, and celery. This is a solid recipe. Came out like my mom's.”

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