Caldo (Chicken Soup)
Vic & Marlene's recipe for a delicious New Mexico style chicken soup.Ingredients
| SOUP INGREDIENTS |
| Chicken |
| Long Grain Rice |
| Chopped Jalapenos or Anaheim Chilis |
| Cheddar Cheese - shredded |
| Italian Dressing mix (Optional) |
| Avocados - diced |
Lime Wedges |
| BROTH INGREDIENTS |
| Chicken Broth |
| 2 bay leaves |
| thyme |
| parsley |
| peppercorns |
| salt |
| "Good Seasons" Italian salad dressing optional |
2 stalks of celery |
| 1 onion |
| carrots |
Preparation
- Cook chicken until tender in well-seasoned broth: I season with 2 bay leaves, thyme, parsley, pepppercorns and salt. You may add a package of "Good Seasons" Italian salad dressing if you would like. It improves the flavor. Also 2 stalks of celery, 1 onion and carrots (optional)
- Shred chicken and set aside
- Strain broth
- Serve in bowls of rice, shredded chicken and carrots and broth
- Garnish with chilies, cheddar cheese, avocados and lime juice.