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A wooden spoon grabbing some caldo de pollo from a crockpot.
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Slow Cooker Caldo de Pollo

A homemade recipe for caldo de pollo in the crockpot. Very hearty and feeds a crowd.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time8 hours
Total Time8 hours 5 minutes
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8
Author: Sarah Olson

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 3 lbs. chicken leg quarters about 3 leg quarters
  • 2 Tbsp. minced garlic
  • 2 Tbsp. salt
  • 1 Tbsp. black pepper
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 tsp. dried oregano
  • 8 cups chicken broth
  • 8 oz. can tomato sauce
  • 4 large carrots peeled and cut into large chunks
  • 2 celery sticks sliced
  • 1 lb. small gold potatoes halved (any potato type works)
  • 1 large white onion cut into large chunks
  • 2-3 ears of corn cut into 2-3 inch pieces

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  • 2 zucchini (or yellow squash) cut into large chunks
  • 1/8 cup chopped cilantro
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Instructions

  • Rinse the chicken leg quarters under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels. Place the chicken at the bottom of your slow cooker in a single layer.
  • Add the minced garlic, salt, black pepper, bay leaves, and oregano over the chicken.
  • Pour in the chicken broth and tomato sauce, stirring gently to combine. Make sure the chicken is fully submerged in the liquid.
  • Layer the carrots, celery, potatoes, onion, and corn on top of the chicken.
  • Cover the slow cooker with the lid and set it to cook on Low for 6-8 hours or High for 4-5 hours. Avoid lifting the lid during cooking to keep the heat and steam inside.
  • About 1 hour before the cooking time is up, add the zucchini to the slow cooker. Stir gently to combine without breaking up the other vegetables.
  • Once the chicken is tender and falling off the bone, carefully remove it from the slow cooker using tongs. Let it cool slightly on a plate, then discard the skin and bones. Shred the meat into bite-sized pieces and return it to the slow cooker.
  • Just before serving, stir in the chopped cilantro. Taste the broth and adjust the seasonings if needed. Serve and enjoy!

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Notes

Additional chicken broth or water may be needed if the soup becomes too thick.

Nutrition

Calories: 389kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 146mg | Sodium: 2892mg | Potassium: 755mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 5507IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 59mg | Iron: 2mg

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