Caldo Xóchitl
A light and restorative Mexican chicken soup featuring shredded chicken and chickpeas in a clear, savory broth. This simple soup is served with fresh garnishes like avocado, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime for a vibrant finish.
An original recipe by Forkin
- Total time
- 35 min
- Serves
- 4
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Per serving
- 434 kcal
Mise en place
Ingredients
soup
- 1 tbspolive oil
- 0.5 pcswhite onion, finely chopped
- 2 clovegarlic, minced
- 1 pcsserrano chili, finely minced, seeds removed for less heat(optional)
- 1,200 mlchicken broth, low-sodium
- 300 gcooked chicken, shredded
- 240 gchickpea, canned, rinsed and drained
- 1 tspsalt
- 0.5 tspblack pepper, freshly ground
garnish
- 1 pcsavocado, diced
- 15 gcilantro, fresh, chopped
- 60 gcorn tortilla chips, lightly crushed
- 2 pcslime, cut into wedges
Equipment
ladle · large pot · cutting board · knife
The method
Step by step
- 1
Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
About 1 min
- 2
Add the chopped white onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes.
About 5 min
Cook’s note: Don't let the onion brown, as this will color the clear broth.
- 3
Stir in the minced garlic and optional serrano chili, and cook for 30-60 seconds until fragrant.
About 1 min
- 4
Pour in the chicken broth, increase the heat, and bring the liquid to a gentle simmer.
About 3 min
- 5
Add the shredded chicken and drained chickpeas to the pot.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: Using a pre-cooked rotisserie chicken is a great time-saver.
- 6
Season with salt and black pepper, then reduce the heat to low and let the soup simmer for at least 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
About 10 min
Cook’s note: Taste the broth before serving and adjust seasoning if needed.
- 7
Ladle the hot soup into four individual bowls.
About 1 min
- 8
Top each serving with diced avocado, chopped cilantro, and crushed corn tortilla chips.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: Add the garnishes just before serving to keep them fresh and crisp.
- 9
Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side for squeezing over the soup.
Per serving
Nutrition
- Calories
- 434kcal
- Protein
- 31.4g
- Carbs
- 33.2g
- Fat
- 20.8g
- Fibre
- 8.8g
- Sugar
- 5.1g
Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.
Keep it good
Store the soup base separately from the fresh garnishes in airtight containers in the refrigerator.
Gently reheat the soup on the stovetop or in the microwave until hot, then add fresh garnishes before serving.