Caldo De Pollo

[16Adams]

It's 26 degrees, sitting in the dark drinking black coffee. Bride says, "what are you thinking?" "Caldo-I'm thinking green chile Caldo de pollo".
So.....Today:
home made big pot Caldo De Pollo (chicken soup) using grilled/smoked chicken thighs-fire roasted Pueblo Green Chile. All the normal things you find in chicken soup and maybe a not so normal ingredient. Found several recipes online- I'll MSU as I go.

 

[Jrogers84]

Going to be watching this

 

[Big George's BBQ]

Definitely will follow this I love your threads

 

[16Adams]

Went to store to pick up lime and radish. Two items. 78$ later and I bought this. I can't believe my bride is not prouder of me than what I perceive!!

 

[Norm]

Awesome!

Looking forward to your cook Adams.

 

[cowgirl]

Went to store to pick up lime and radish. Two items. 78$ later and I bought this. I can't believe my bride is not prouder of me than what I perceive!!

lol I can't imagine why your bride wasn't ecstatic! :mrgreen:

Going to be some good eatin' at your house Adams! :thumb:

 

[16Adams]

Ok-rough start with the pigs head but I'm making a comeback. Made a green chile chopped brisket chili for lunch. Then I got serious about the Caldo. Seasoned 4 large thighs with John Henry Mojave Garlic and flash grilled them over hickory coals. Chopped green chile, celery,onion, purple potatoes, cucumber and garlic. Got it all simmering in chick stock added a beef cube,KS and CBP along with a Goya saffron packet. Brought the half cooked thighs in and dropped into soup pot. May add a jalapeño. Or two.

 

[16Adams]

Added carrots and simmering

 

[Sixshooter44]

Awesomeness

 

[Big George's BBQ]

Never had this but I think I really want some
Also want to see what you are going to do with that Pigs Head Did not sound like your Bride was thrilled by it

 

[16Adams]

It's in the fridge backwards with a towel over it )

Also best I can tell Caldo De Pollo is a regional dish using boiled bird and local veggies and peppers. Kind of a clean out the refrigerator type dish. The variations are tremendous in number. One said add red cabbage another add hominy and chipotle pepper. Saw one that added a can of Rotel. Instead of straight boiled I grilled it to get some of that flavor going.

I read quite a few and went mostly with what I had on hand. I'm going to slice radishes and squeeze lime.

 

[Big George's BBQ]

My kind of dish I love clean out the fridge parties

 

[Zin]

It's in the fridge backwards with a towel over it )

Also best I can tell Caldo De Pollo is a regional dish using boiled bird and local veggies and peppers. Kind of a clean out the refrigerator type dish. The variations are tremendous in number. One said add red cabbage another add hominy and chipotle pepper. Saw one that added a can of Rotel. Instead of straight boiled I grilled it to get some of that flavor going.

I read quite a few and went mostly with what I had on hand. I'm going to slice radishes and squeeze lime.

Don't forget to add cilantro, onions and some comino. When served add a squirt of lemon to take it to the next level.

 

[16Adams]

Don't forget to add cilantro, onions and some comino. When served add a squirt of lemon to take it to the next level.

Hell Yea!! Thanks.
Trying to talk The Bride into making a green chile waffle too!!!

 

[16Adams]

Trophy Shot-- the end. Outstanding I'll be doing this all winter.

 

[Norm]

Wow that looks really tasty Adams!

 

[16Adams]

As most of you know I MSU as I cook. Here, the best I can remember is what I did to these birds


Grill 4-5 seasoned thighs over coals to about 50% done.

In pot add:
2 cups water
1 box stock plus one beef cube
8 stalks chopped celery
1 chopped onion
6 skinned chopped baby cucumbers
4-6 chopped roasted green chile
10 quartered purple potatoes
15 or so small carrots
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon coarse black pepper
1 Tablespoon Chef Merito Asada
1 Goya Saffron packet

Bring to boil- Add seasoned grilled thighs. Simmer two hours adding water if needed.

Add one thigh to bowl and surround with soup. Serve with lime wedges. I didn't have any cilantro or I would've used it. I meant to but forgot thin sliced radish too. Chopped Boneless breast and thigh will work as will drumsticks

*purple potatoes are really small and hold up well.

 

[ShadowDriver]

Yes, please!

Wife and I do something like that, but shred the chicken, add a few tortilla chips, and a dollop of chipotle cream (1-2 chipotles in adobo sauce from the can added to some sour cream in the blender... blitzed on high... then chilled before serving - a really nice cool, but fiery smokey mix).

Appreciate the MSU "recipe" as best you remember!

 

[BillN]

Now that's some good eats... Thanks for sharing the process.

 

[16Adams]

Yes, please!

Wife and I do something like that, but shred the chicken, add a few tortilla chips, and a dollop of chipotle cream (1-2 chipotles in adobo sauce from the can added to some sour cream in the blender... blitzed on high... then chilled before serving - a really nice cool, but fiery smokey mix).

Appreciate the MSU "recipe" as best you remember!

Would've made a great leftover turkey soup too.
Thanks for the chipotle sour cream idea.
The red cabbage would've been awesome as well spinach tortellini for color/texture etc.