Caldo Colorado(Chicken Soup) Recipe

Name: Caldo Colorado(Chicken Soup)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lb. chicken breasts; 3 qt. chicken broth; 1/2 c. chopped onion; 1 clove garlic, minced; 2 Tbsp. lard or vegetable oil; 1 medium tomato, peeled, seeded and finely chopped; 1 to 2 canned chipotle chiles in adobe sauce, drained and rinsed; 12 radishes, thinly sliced; 3 green onions, including tops, thinly sliced; 1 c. garbanzo beans; 2 medium avocados, peeled, pitted and thinly sliced; 8 oz. Monterey Jack cheese, cut into 1/4-inch cubes; 3 limes, quartered

Servings: persons

1 1/2 lb. chicken breasts
3 qt. chicken broth
1/2 c. chopped onion
1 clove garlic, minced
2 Tbsp. lard or vegetable oil
1 medium tomato, peeled, seeded and finely chopped
1 to 2 canned chipotle chiles in adobe sauce, drained and rinsed
12 radishes, thinly sliced
3 green onions, including tops, thinly sliced
1 c. garbanzo beans
2 medium avocados, peeled, pitted and thinly sliced
8 oz. Monterey Jack cheese, cut into 1/4-inch cubes
3 limes, quartered

1
Cook chicken breasts in broth until tender, about 20 minutes. Remove breasts and set broth aside.
2
Bone and skin breasts.
3
Cut meat into 1/4-inch strips; set aside.
4
Saute onion and garlic in lard until onion is transparent.
5
Add tomato and cook, uncovered, stirring frequently, until mixture is somewhat dry, about 5 minutes.
6
Remove mixture from heat.
7
In food processor, puree chipotle chiles with 1/2 cup reserved chicken broth.
8
Simmer for 15 minutes.
9
Divide chicken strips, radishes, green onions, garbanzo beans, avocados and cheese among 12 warmed soup bowls. Ladle chicken stock into bowls.
10
Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 lb. chicken breasts, 3 qt. chicken broth, 1/2 c. chopped onion, 1 clove garlic, minced, and more.

Yes, Caldo Colorado(Chicken Soup) falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Caldo Colorado(Chicken Soup)

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