CALDO DE POLLO (CHICKEN SOUP)

Caldo De Pollo (Chicken Soup) image

Provided by Jeanne Benavidez

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 3 - 4 pound chicken, cut into pieces, skinned
2 qt chicken broth or water
2 chili peppers, anaheim or new mexico
2 large potatoes, cubed
2 - 3 ears corn, cut into 1 1/2 inch pieces
1 medium onion, quartered
2 zucchini, cut into 1 1/2 inch pieces
4 ribs celery, cut into 1 1/2 inch pieces
4 carrots, cut into 1 1/2 inch pieces
1 Tbsp garlic. chopped
1 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
1/3 c fresh cilantro, finely chopped

Steps:

1. In a large pot, cover chicken breasts with broth and bring to a boil. Add water if necessary so that liquid covers chicken by 1 inch.
2. Cook for 15 minutes, skimming off any fat that floats to the surface.
3. Add seeded and diced chiles (be sure to wear rubber gloves and don't touch your face).
4. Add potatoes, corn, onion, celery, carrots and seasonings. Reduce heat, cover pot and simmer for 30 minutes.
5. Add zucchini and adjust salt and pepper, if necessary. Continue simmering until vegetables are tender.