A smoky Mexican chicken soup with chickpeas, vegetables, chipotle, lime, avocado, and cilantro.
20 min prep 45 min cook
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Boil the chicken breast in chicken broth for 18 minutes, then remove and shred it.
Puree the onion, garlic, tomatoes, and chipotle pepper.
Cook the tomato puree in the pot for 6 minutes.
Add the chicken broth, carrots, cooked chickpeas, and salt, then boil for 12 minutes.
Add the zucchini and shredded chicken, and cook for 8 more minutes.
Chop the cilantro and prepare the limes and avocado.
Ladle caldo tlalpeno into bowls and serve with avocado, cilantro, and lime.
💡 Tip: Do not increase the chipotle too much in the soup; its smoky heat becomes more pronounced as it rests.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Finish the soup with lime, avocado, and cilantro, and serve corn tortillas alongside.
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
~310
kcal calories
28
g protein
30
g carbs
9
g fat
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
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