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Low-Carb Chicken Caldo De Pollo
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Low-Carb Chicken Caldo De Pollo

Savory and hearty, a bowl of low-carb caldo de pollo will warm you up from the inside out. It's the perfect soup for cold days.
Course Soup
Keyword caldo de pollo
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 165kcal

Equipment

  • Soup Pot

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp Butter
  • 2 cups Shredded Chicken
  • 1 large Zucchini cut into chunky wedges
  • 1/2 Onion chopped
  • 1/3 cup Carrots diced
  • 1/2 cup Celery chopped
  • 2 medium Turnips Peeled and Chopped
  • 2 tsp Minced Garlic
  • 2 tsp Chili Powder
  • 1 tsp Cumin
  • 1 tsp Oregano
  • 1/4 tsp Paprika
  • Juice from 1/2 a lime
  • 5 cups Chicken Broth
  • 1 1/2 cups Diced Tomatoes drained

Garnishes

  • Cilantro
  • Sliced Jalapeno
  • Lime Wedges

Instructions

  • Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat.
  • Add in the onions, zucchini, turnips, carrots and celery, and stir to combine.
  • Saute until the vegetables begin to soften.
  • Add the chili powder, cumin, oregano, paprika and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Mix in the garlic, and saute another 30 seconds.
  • Squeeze in the lime juice.
  • Pour the tomatoes and chicken broth into the pot.
  • Cover and simmer for about 15 minutes, or until the turnips are tender.
  • Stir in the chicken, and simmer until warmed through.
  • Garnish with cilantro, jalapeno slices and lime wedges before serving.

Notes

Calories: 165
Net Carbs: 7 Net Carbs Per Serving
The nutritional information for this recipe is calculated as a courtesy and is an approximate only. I cannot guarantee the accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipes on this site.