Caldo Tlalpeño is a delicious chicken soup from Mexico. The soup is traditionally made with chicken, vegetables, and a variety of spices. Caldo Tlalpeño is a hearty soup that is perfect for a cold winter day.
Ingredients:
1 whole chicken
1 onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 carrots, chopped
2 celery stalks, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
8 cups chicken broth
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon oregano
Salt and pepper to taste
1 (15 oz) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 (4 oz can diced green chilies, undrained)
1 lime, juiced
1 avocado, diced
1 jalapeño, diced
Method:
In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, carrots, and celery, and cook until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes. Add the chicken, chicken broth, cilantro, chili powder, cumin, and oregano. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Bring the soup to a simmer and cook for about 30 minutes.
Remove the chicken from the pot and shred the meat. Return the chicken to the pot. Add the diced tomatoes, green chilies, and lime juice. Simmer for an additional 10 minutes.
Serve the soup topped with avocado, jalapeño, and cilantro.
Potential changes & improvements:
If you want a bit more of a kick, you can add more chili powder or cumin to the soup. You could also add a bit of chopped fresh jalapeño to the soup.
If you want a creamier soup, you could add some chopped avocado to the soup when you serve it.
Works Well With…
Caldo Tlalpeño goes well with a variety of foods. Try serving it with some warm tortillas, rice, or beans.
Common Mistakes:
One common mistake when making Caldo Tlalpeño is to not shred the chicken. Be sure to shred the chicken before adding it back to the soup.
Another common mistake is to not simmer the soup long enough. Be sure to simmer the soup for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to come together.
Nutritional Information:
Calories: 330
Fat: 17 g
Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
Cholesterol: 80 mg
Sodium: 1260 mg
Carbohydrates: 15 g
Fiber: 5 g
Sugar: 6 g
Protein: 26 g
Allergens:
Chicken
Onion
Garlic
Carrots
Celery
Tomatoes
Green chilies
Lime