Is Caldo de Pollo — Chicken Soup safe for CKD patients?

This Mexican recipe is rated Avoid for chronic kidney disease (CKD). Per serving it has 820mg sodium, 580mg potassium, and 280mg phosphorus. Always check against your daily targets from your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

How can I make Caldo de Pollo — Chicken Soup more kidney-friendly?

See the CKD Tip section on this page for the specific adaptation we recommend. General principles: halve any fish sauce / soy sauce / bouillon; soak peeled vegetables in water to reduce potassium; choose lean meats; serve smaller portions of broth.

Where do these nutrition numbers come from?

Per-serving values are calculated by summing typical ingredient amounts × USDA FoodData Central values, then dividing by the recipe yield. Daily CKD limits referenced follow KDOQI 2020 clinical guidelines. Individual targets vary — always confirm with your renal dietitian.

Avoid

🇲🇽 Mexico · Mexican

Caldo de Pollo — Chicken Soup

Whole chicken pieces in clear broth with carrot, potato, zucchini, corn, cilantro.

Prep time 75 min

Servings 4

Calories 280 kcal

CKD Avoid

Nutrition (per serving)

280

Calories

280mg

Phosphorus

280 / 800mg

820mg

Sodium

820 / 2000mg

580mg

Potassium

580 / 2000mg

CKD Tip

⭐ Lower-Na soup if made at home. Skip MSG bouillon.

Ingredients

Chicken pieces
Carrot, potato, zucchini, corn
Onion, garlic, cilantro

Caldo Chicken Comfort Everyday Kidney Friendlier Soup Vegetable

Cooking Steps

1
Simmer chicken 45 min.
2
Add vegetables 20 min.

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