1Whole ChickenBroken down or bone in chicken pieces, seasoned with salt/ pepper on both sides. If the whole chicken is large then a split chicken will be enough, or save extra chicken for another meal.
In a large heavy pot, add oil over medium high heat. Place seasoned chicken pieces skin side down and brown for a couple of minutes then flip over to other side.
After both sides are browned add water, and halved onion, cover with lid, and bring to a boil. Once boiling reduce heat to a low boil for about 10 minutes.
Now add remaining vegetables and oregano. Allow to return to a low boil for an additional 10 minutes until carrots and potato are slightly soft. If your potato slices are large, then more time maybe needed.
Turn off heat, and carefully remove onion and chicken pieces. Once chicken is cool enough to handle, remove skin and bones from chicken. Remove meat and add it back into soup. If you have extra chicken just add what you want for the soup and save the remaining for another meal.
Serve with tortillas, a squeeze of lime, and hot sauce for spice.
Notes
If you can't find bone in chicken, but still want the benefits, then use boneless chicken and add some store bought chicken bone broth and water.Caldo de pollo leftovers can be store up to 3 days, then reheat on the stove.More Soup Recipes:Caldo de ResThai Coconut Chicken SoupSopa de Lentejas
Nutritional information is provided as an estimate only and depends on ingredients and amounts used. Thai Caliente makes no guarantees to the accuracy of this information.