Caldo De Pollo (Chicken Soup)

Ingredients

• 4 skinless chicken breasts, bone-in
• 8 cups water
• 2 chilies (Anaheim or New Mexico)
• 1 onion, quartered
• 4 stalks celery, diced in large pieces
• 4 carrots, sliced in large pieces
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin
• 2 zucchini, sliced in large pieces
• salt and pepper

Directions

1. 1

   In a large pot, cover chicken breasts with water and bring to a boil.

2. 2

   Cook for 10 minutes, skimming off any fat that floats to the surface.

3. 3

   Add seeded and diced chiles (be sure to wear rubber gloves and don't touch your face).

4. 4

   Add onion, celery, carrots, bay leaf and seasonings.

5. 5

   Reduce heat, cover pot and simer for 30 minutes.

6. 6

   Remove chicken, debone and add back to pot.

7. 7

   Add zucchini, salt and pepper.

8. 8

   continue simmering until vegetables are tender.

9. 9

   Remove bay leaf before serving.