Description
A hearty and flavorful Mexican chicken soup, perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole chicken, cut into pieces
- 8 cups water
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 2 potatoes, diced
- 1 zucchini, sliced
- 1 cup corn kernels
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Place chicken pieces in a large pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil.
- Skim off any foam that rises to the surface.
- Add onion, garlic, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 30 minutes.
- Add carrots, celery, potatoes, zucchini, and corn. Cook for another 20 minutes.
- Remove chicken pieces, shred the meat, and return to the pot.
- Adjust seasoning and serve hot with cilantro and lime wedges.
Notes
- Use fresh vegetables for the best flavor.
- Adjust spices to your taste.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
