Traditional Caldo de Pollo with Fresh Vegetables

Ingredients

• 1 whole chicken (about 3-4 lbs), cut into pieces
• 12 cups of water
• 2 medium carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
• 2 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
• 1 small zucchini, sliced
• 1 medium onion, peeled and quartered
• 4 cloves garlic, peeled
• 2 ears of corn, cut into halves or thirds
• 2 medium tomatoes, quartered
• 1 cup of fresh green beans, trimmed
• 1 bunch of cilantro, roughly chopped
• 1 -2 teaspoons of salt (to taste)
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon cumin (optional)
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 tablespoons of olive oil or vegetable oil
• 1 -2 limes, cut into wedges (for serving)
• Mexican oregano (optional, for serving)