Chicken broth is one of the most consumed homemade soups in the world, which is usually served with rice and chopped vegetables for lunch or even to relieve the flu.

Chicken broth is considered by some to be the best remedy to say goodbye to a runny nose, tired body, and watery eyes. In the 16th century, part of its healing properties was reflected in the “Women’s Manual”, which contains many diverse very good recipes.

In this publication by an anonymous author, it is mentioned that a hen was used instead of a chicken and that it was seasoned with ground nutmeg, cinnamon, cloves, and ginger to heal the sick. Currently, each country cooks it according to its food and traditions. Check out this recipe that will be ready effortlessly and without dirtying many dishes

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Preparation: 5 min | Cooking: 40 min | Total: 45 minutes

Serving: 4 servings | Difficulty: Very Easy | Soup

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Chicken broth nutritional information

Each 8-ounce cup, based on a 2,000-calorie diet, contains:

• Energy 12 kcal
• Protein 0.95 grams
• Carbohydrates 1.51 grams
• Fat 0.29 grams

Necessary utensils:

• Saucepan, knife, spoon

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Ingredients

• 4 legs washed and without skin
• 4 carrots in sticks
• 2 diced potatoes
• 50 grams of chickpea
• ¼ cup of rice
• 1 diced chayote
• 2 sliced pumpkins
• ¼ onion
• 2 liters of water
• 1 sprig of coriander
• Salt

Chicken broth with rice step by step

Step 1

Boil the legs with the carrots, potatoes, chickpeas, chayote, onion, coriander, and rice. Add salt to taste.

Step 2

At the first boil add the pumpkins. Cook until needed. 

Gastronomic tip

Add 1 chipotle pepper to add a spicy flavor. 

Nutritional tip

With a spoon remove the foam that is made on top of the broth.