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Caldo de Verduras (Mexican Vegetable Soup)
Caldo de Verduras
, or Mexican Vegetable Soup, is a delicious soup that’s packed with flavor, warmth, and goodness.
Prep Time
15
minutes
mins
Cook Time
40
minutes
mins
Total Time
55
minutes
mins
Course:
Dinner, Lunch, Soup
Cuisine:
Mexican
Servings:
4
-6
Calories:
295
kcal
Author:
Maggie Unzueta
Ingredients
2
tablespoons
olive oil
4
Mexican calabazas
or zucchini squash, diced
1
chayote
diced
2
celery stick
sliced
2
carrots
sliced
½
onion
diced
1
garlic
finely diced
1
jalapeño
finely diced
1
bay leaf
Juice of 2 limes
8
cups
of chicken stock
or vegetable stock
Salt and pepper
Avocado
optional
Instructions
In a large stock pot, heat olive oil.
Add squash, chayote, celery, carrot, salt and pepper.
Sweat the veggies for 3-4 minutes.
Stir frequently.
Add the onion.
Cook for 2 minutes.
Stir frequently.
Add garlic, jalapeño, bay leaf, lime juice, stock, and more salt and pepper.
Cover and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat and let simmer for 30 minutes.
Serve and top with avocado.
Enjoy!
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Notes
Lime Juice can be added during the cooking process or at the end, right before serving.
Nutrition
Calories:
295
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
29
g
|
Protein:
15
g
|
Fat:
14
g
|
Saturated Fat:
3
g
|
Cholesterol:
14
mg
|
Sodium:
726
mg
|
Potassium:
1174
mg
|
Fiber:
4
g
|
Sugar:
15
g
|
Vitamin A:
5540
IU
|
Vitamin C:
45.8
mg
|
Calcium:
65
mg
|
Iron:
1.9
mg