BOWL OF THE WIFE OF KIT CARSON

Bowl of the Wife of Kit Carson image

Provided by Nancy Harmon Jenkins

Categories dinner, soups and stews, main course

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

6 cups flavorful chicken broth
1 cup cooked garbanzo beans (about 1/2 cup dried beans)
1 cup cooked rice
1 whole medium-size cooked boneless, skinless chicken breast, cubed
1 avocado, peeled and cubed
1 chipotle chili pepper, seeded and chopped (see note)
1 teaspoon dried Greek or Mexican oregano, or 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
1 cup cubed Monterey jack cheese (about 1/2 pound)
Half a lemon, cut in quarters

Steps:

Heat broth to boiling. Pour into four bowls and add one-fourth of each of remaining ingredients, except lemon.
Serve immediately, with lemon quarters for guests to squeeze over the soup if desired.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 595, UnsaturatedFat 15 grams, Carbohydrate 36 grams, Fat 31 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 42 grams, SaturatedFat 14 grams, Sodium 1154 milligrams, Sugar 8 grams, TransFat 0 grams