Grandma's Caldo de Pollo Recipe: A Taste of Mexico

Name: Grandma's Caldo de Pollo Recipe: A Taste of Mexico
Ingredients: 1 whole chicken (about 3-4 lbs/ 1.4-1.8 kg), cut into pieces OR 3 lbs (1.4 kg) chicken thighs and drumsticks; 1 large yellow onion, quartered; 4 cloves garlic, smashed; 2 carrots, roughly chopped; 2 celery stalks, roughly chopped; 1 bunch cilantro stems; 8 cups (2 liters) water; 1 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste; ½ teaspoon black peppercorns; 2 bay leaves; 2 medium zucchini, chopped; 2 carrots, peeled and sliced; 2 Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cubed; 1 cup frozen corn kernels; 1 (15-ounce/425g) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed; Fresh cilantro leaves, chopped, for garnish; Lime wedges, for serving; Optional: 1 jalapeño pepper, finely diced

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Warm up with my Grandma's cozy caldo de pollo recipe! This authentic Mexican chicken soup is packed with flavor and so easy to make. The ultimate comfort food!

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Ingredients

1 whole chicken (about 3-4 lbs/ 1.4-1.8 kg), cut into pieces OR 3 lbs (1.4 kg) chicken thighs and drumsticks
1 large yellow onion, quartered
4 cloves garlic, smashed
2 carrots, roughly chopped
2 celery stalks, roughly chopped
1 bunch cilantro stems
8 cups (2 liters) water
1 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
½ teaspoon black peppercorns
2 bay leaves
2 medium zucchini, chopped
2 carrots, peeled and sliced
2 Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 cup frozen corn kernels
1 (15-ounce/425g) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
Fresh cilantro leaves, chopped, for garnish
Lime wedges, for serving
Optional: 1 jalapeño pepper, finely diced