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.
Een origineel recept van Forkin
- Totale tijd
- 35 min
- Porties
- 4
- Moeilijkheid
- Makkelijk
- Per portie
- 434 kcal
Mise-en-place
Ingrediënten
soup
- 1 elolive oil
- 0,5 stwhite onion, finely chopped
- 2 teentjegarlic, minced
- 1 stserrano chili, finely minced, seeds removed for less heat(optioneel)
- 1.200 mlchicken broth, low-sodium
- 300 gcooked chicken, shredded
- 240 gchickpea, canned, rinsed and drained
- 1 tlsalt
- 0,5 tlblack pepper, freshly ground
garnish
- 1 stavocado, diced
- 15 gcilantro, fresh, chopped
- 60 gcorn tortilla chips, lightly crushed
- 2 stlime, cut into wedges
Keukengerei
ladle · large pot · cutting board · knife
De bereidingswijze
Stap voor stap
- 1
Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
Ongeveer 1 min
- 2
Add the chopped white onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes.
Ongeveer 5 min
Tip van de kok: 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.
Ongeveer 1 min
- 4
Pour in the chicken broth, increase the heat, and bring the liquid to a gentle simmer.
Ongeveer 3 min
- 5
Add the shredded chicken and drained chickpeas to the pot.
Ongeveer 1 min
Tip van de kok: 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.
Ongeveer 10 min
Tip van de kok: Taste the broth before serving and adjust seasoning if needed.
- 7
Ladle the hot soup into four individual bowls.
Ongeveer 1 min
- 8
Top each serving with diced avocado, chopped cilantro, and crushed corn tortilla chips.
Ongeveer 1 min
Tip van de kok: 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 portie
Voedingswaarden
- Calorieën
- 434kcal
- Eiwit
- 31,4g
- Koolhydraten
- 33,2g
- Vet
- 20,8g
- Vezels
- 8,8g
- Suiker
- 5,1g
Geschat op basis van de hoeveelheden ingrediënten in het recept. Waarden kunnen per merk en vervanging verschillen.
Goed bewaren
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.