This caldo de pollo con verduras is a nourishing homemade recipe made with chicken, fresh vegetables, and a light broth. It is rich in protein, full of natural vitamins and fiber, hydrating, and easy to digest, making it a delicious option for a balanced and comforting meal.

Cooking time: 50-60 minutes

Ingredients (serves 4)

• 4 pieces of chicken
• 2 carrots
• 1 chayote
• 1 potato
• 2 zucchini
• 1 celery stalk
• 2 liters of water
• 1/2 onion
• 1 sprig of mint or cilantro
• Salt to taste
• Pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Wash the chicken and remove the skin. Set aside.
2. Peel and chop all vegetables into medium pieces.
3. Place the chicken in a pot with water, onion, mint, salt, and pepper.
   Cook over medium heat for 25 minutes.
4. Add the potato and cook for 5 minutes.
5. Add the carrots and chayote. Cook for another 5 minutes.
6. Add the zucchini and celery. Cook for 10–15 minutes, until everything is tender and fully cooked.
7. Adjust seasoning to taste. (2 min)

Cooking Tips:

• You can use cilantro instead of mint for a more traditional flavor. Both work great—just use what you prefer!
• The order of the veggies does matter because they cook at different times
  • Put harder veggies first (potato, carrot, chayote)
  • Add softer ones later (zucchini, celery)
• If the broth gets too low, just add a bit more hot water
• Try to cut veggies similar in size so they cook evenly
• Optional: a squeeze of lime at the end makes it taste even better
  

Nutrition Facts per serving (1 cup)

Calories: 225  |   Total fat: ~7g   |   Sat fat: ~2g   |   Sodium: ~350-600 mg   |   Total Carbohydrates: ~20g   |   Sugars: ~6 g   |   Dietary Fiber: ~4g   |   Protein: ~22g