Mexican Chicken Soup (Homemade Bone Broth)

This Mexican Chicken Soup with a homemade bone broth is the most refreshing, energizing soup that is incredible during winter and summer months. It can be enjoyed as a hot comforting dinner or cold on a hot summer’s day. It’s a keeper year round!

Ingredients you’ll need:

  • Chicken Broth
  • Water
  • Leek
  • Celery Stalks
  • Carrots
  • Bay Leaves
  • Lemongrass
  • Parmesan Rind
  • Chicken Thighs bone-in
  • Lemon
  • Red Onion
  • Avocado
  • Tomato 
  • Sour Cream 
  • Fresh Parsley

  • simple green salad
  • roasted vegetables
  • garlic bread
  • toasted sourdough baguette
  • grilled cheese sandwiches
  • cornbread

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Brothy Mexican Chicken Soup (with Homemade Bone Broth)

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Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Servings: 6

Ingredients

  • 4 cup Chicken Broth
  • 2-3 cups Water
  • 1 Leek chopped
  • 3 Celery Stalks chopped
  • 3 large Carrots peeled and chopped
  • 2 Bay Leaves
  • 1 Lemongrass
  • Parmesan Rind
  • 1 tsp. Fine Sea Salt
  • 4 Chicken Thighs bone-in
  • 1 Lemon
  • Red Onion finely diced
  • 1 Avocado finely diced
  • 1 large Tomato finely chopped
  • Sour Cream for serving
  • Fresh Parsley for garnishing

Instructions

  • Combine the broth, water, chopped leek, celery, carrots, bay leaves, parmesan rind, and salt in a large stockpot over medium high heat. Bring to a boil, then add the chicken thighs. Let simmer to poach to the chicken 15 minutes.
  • Remove the chicken using tongs or a slotted spoon. Remove the bones from the chicken thighs and add back into the stock. Let simmer 15-20 more minutes, up to 1 hour over very LOW heat. Before serving, stir in the juice of 1 lemon or lime.
  • Slice the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
  • To serve, add a generous serving of the finely diced red onions, tomatoes, avocado, and chicken to a soup bowl. Spoon the broth over top.
  • Garnish with sour cream and freshly chopped parsley. Enjoy warm or cold!

I truly hope you all enjoy this treasured recipe that has nestled its way into our hearts here in the ABM kitchen! ’till next time… xxL


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