Authentic Caldo Tlalpeño

Born in Mexico City as a cure for hangovers, here’s this nutritious and drool-worthy authentic caldo tlalpeño! This caldo has no equal in flavor thanks to ingredients like chickpeas, chicken breast, epazote, chipotle chiles, garlic, chicken broth, and onion! From the Tlalpan borough to the world, we give you this delish authentic caldo tlalpeño recipe!
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Ingredients
6
Portions
  • 8 cups chicken broth
  • 400 grams chicken breast
  • 3 carrots, cut into small-sized cubes
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1/3 onions, cut into chunks
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 4 tomatoes, cut into cubes, seeded
  • 1 sprig fresh cilantro
  • 1 sprig fresh epazote
  • 1 cup chickpeas, cooked
  • 2 chipotle chiles
  • salt
  • 1 avocado, thinly sliced, for garnish
  • lime, for serving
Preparation
40 mins
20 mins
Easy
  • In a small pot, heat chicken broth over medium heat and cook chicken breast for 20 minutes. Add carrots and cook for 3 more minutes.
  • In a skillet, heat oil. Fry onion and garlic, and add tomato. Transfer to a blender and blend until smooth. Set aside.
  • Pour blended mixture into the pot, add cilantro, epazote, chickpeas, and chipotle chile. Season with salt and cook for 10 more minutes over low heat.
  • Remove chicken breast, shred, and add shredded chicken to the pot.
  • Serve authentic caldo tlalpeño hot garnished with avocado slices and lime wedges on the side.

Nutritional information

* * Information per 100g serving, percent daily values based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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