Caldo Tlalpeno Recipe

Name: Caldo Tlalpeno
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 cups chicken broth; a 1 1/4-pound whole chicken breast with skin and bones; 1 onion, halved lengthwise and sliced thin lengthwise; 1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 2 carrots, cut into 1/8-inch-thick slices; 1 zucchini, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices; a 19-ounce can chick-peas, rinsed and drained (about 2 cups); 2 drained canned whole chipotle chilies inadobo (available at Mexican and Hispanic markets and some specialty foods shops), rinsed, seeded, and cut into strips (wear rubber gloves); 1 avocado (preferably California) for garnish; 8 lime wedges for garnish

Servings: persons

8 cups chicken broth
a 1 1/4-pound whole chicken breast with skin and bones
1 onion, halved lengthwise and sliced thin lengthwise
1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 carrots, cut into 1/8-inch-thick slices
1 zucchini, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices
a 19-ounce can chick-peas, rinsed and drained (about 2 cups)
2 drained canned whole chipotle chilies inadobo (available at Mexican and Hispanic markets and some specialty foods shops), rinsed, seeded, and cut into strips (wear rubber gloves)
1 avocado (preferably California) for garnish
8 lime wedges for garnish

1
In a large saucepan bring the broth just to a boil and in it poach the chicken at a bare simmer for 15 minutes, or until the chicken is just cooked through.
2
Remove the pan from the heat and let the chicken cool in the broth.
3
Transfer the chicken to a cutting board, reserving the broth, and discard the skin and bones.
4
Shred the chicken and reserve it, covered and chilled.
5
In a large heavy saucepan cook the onion in the oil over moderate heat, stirring, until it is softened, stir in the carrots and the zucchini, and cook the mixture, stirring, for 1 minute.
6
Add the reserved broth to the vegetable mixture with the chick-peas and simmer the soup for 8 minutes, or until the carrots are just tender.
7
The soup and the chicken may be prepared up to this point 1 day in advance and kept covered and chilled.
8
Stir the reserved chicken into the soup with the chilies and salt and pepper to taste, simmer the soup gently until the chicken is heated through, and divide it among 8 bowls.
9
Garnish each serving with some of the avocado, peeled, pitted, and sliced, and a lime wedge.

936

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

152

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 cups chicken broth, a 1 1/4-pound whole chicken breast with skin and bones, 1 onion, halved lengthwise and sliced thin lengthwise, 1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil, and more.

Yes, Caldo Tlalpeno 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.

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