Pistachio Free Caldo de Pollo

Total time1 hr 30 min

Prep time20 min

Cook time1 hr 10 min

4.7

(29)

This soul-warming Mexican chicken soup is the kind of bowl that feels like a hug — deeply savory broth, tender pulled chicken, and a generous heap of vegetables that make every spoonful satisfying. Bone-in chicken pieces simmer low and slow with onion, garlic, tomatoes, and black peppercorns, building a broth that's rich and clean at the same time. Carrots, chayote, zucchini, corn, and cabbage all go in at staggered intervals so everything comes out perfectly cooked rather than mushy. Fresh cilantro adds a bright herbal lift, and a squeeze of lime at the table pulls the whole thing together beautifully. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of tree nuts, so there's no label-scanning or substitution stress — just straightforward, wholesome cooking from start to finish. It's the kind of recipe that works equally well for a weeknight dinner or a big weekend pot you can reheat all week long.

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Ingredients

6 servings

3 lb bone-in, skin-on chicken pieces (thighs, drumsticks, or a mix)
10 cups water
1 medium white onion, quartered
6 garlic cloves, smashed
2 medium tomatoes, halved
1 tsp whole black peppercorns
1 tsp salt, plus more to taste
4 medium carrots, cut into 2-inch pieces
3 medium zucchini, cut into 2-inch pieces
2 medium chayotes, peeled and cut into 2-inch chunks
2 ears of corn, cut into 3 rounds each
½ small head of cabbage, cut into 3 wedges
4 sprigs fresh cilantro
2 sprigs fresh mint (optional)

For serving

lime wedges, for serving (optional)
warm corn tortillas, for serving (optional)
dried oregano, for serving (optional)

Instructions

1
Place the chicken pieces in a large pot (6-quart or larger) and cover with 10 cups of water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then use a ladle or spoon to skim off any gray foam that rises to the surface, about 3–4 minutes.
2
Add the quartered onion, smashed garlic, halved tomatoes, black peppercorns, and 1 tsp salt. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover partially, and simmer for 30 minutes.

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