CALDO CANTINA

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A great place to use leftovers and to improvise. Plenty of lime, raw onion, and cilantro are key; if you include them in abundance, the soup will be delicious and authentic. Though I have never seen it in Mexico, you could use vegetable stock here if you prefer.

Yield makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 cups chicken stock, preferably homemade (page 160)
1/4 cup long-grain rice
Salt and black pepper to taste
1 cup diced fresh tomato
1/2 cup minced onion, preferably white
1 cup diced cooked chicken, optional
1/4 cup fresh lime juice, or to taste
1/2 cup roughly chopped fresh cilantro leaves, or more to taste
Minced fresh jalapeƱos or other chiles to taste, optional

Steps:

  • Put the stock in a medium saucepan and bring it to a boil over medium-high heat. Add the rice along with some salt and pepper and lower the heat so the mixture just bubbles. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the rice is quite tender, about 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, combine the vegetables with the chicken if you're using it, lime juice, cilantro, and chiles if you're using them, in the bottom of 1 large or 4 small bowls. When the soup is ready, ladle it over the vegetables and spices, taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary, and serve.

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