Top 4 Mexican Chicken Soups

Caldo de pollo is a traditional version of chicken soup, with a few tweaks. The soup, literally translated to chicken broth, makes use of typical Mexican spices such as chili powder and coriander, along with key ingredients such as chicken pieces, rice, potatoes, and chopped vegetables. This flavorful soup is thought by many to be a great hangover remedy, and is often garnished with a dollop of guacamole or avocado wedges. Some people like to add lemon juice or hot sauce in the soup for an extra kick, while others prefer corn tortillas as an accompaniment.Expand

Caldo de pollo ranchero (Ranch-style chicken soup) is a traditional soup originating from the Guanajuato area. The soup is usually made with a combination of chicken, onions, garlic, chili peppers, corn tortillas, tomatoes, cumin, mint, carrots, corn, zucchini, and salt. The tortillas are covered with water, soaked, drained, then processed in a blender. The chicken is simmered in water with the garlic, seasonings, chili peppers, tomatoes, mint, onions, cumin, carrots, corn, zucchini, and processed tortillas. The soup is simmered until the chicken becomes tender, and it's then served in large bowls. This nourishing soup is often accompanied by warm corn tortillas on the side.Expand

Caldo de fandango del valle is a traditional dish originating from the Oaxaca region. This chicken soup is made with a combination of chicken pieces, bread, onions, cumin, peppercorns, cloves, oregano, garlic, oil, tomatoes, serrano chili peppers, and sea salt. The ingredients are simmered and the bread is blended and added to the soup. Once done, this bread-thickened chicken soup is usually served with white rice, tortillas, and sliced lime on the side.Expand

Caldo de cuarentena or quarantine broth is a traditional soup originating from Nayarit. The name of the soup refers to the first 40 days after giving birth, a period of time in which the mother needs to rest and enjoy food such as this chicken soup. The soup is made with a combination of chicken, cumin, chicken stock, saffron, olive oil, onions, parsley, salt, and pepper. The chicken is cooked in water in order to create the stock and the breast meat, which is cut into smaller pieces and added to the soup. The ingredients are simmered in chicken stock until everything is tender, and the soup is then ladled into bowls, garnished with chopped parsley, and served to new mothers.Expand