MEXICAN CHICKEN RICE SOUP (CALDO CANTINA)

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Use plenty of lime, raw onion and cilantro! You could use vegetable stock here if you prefer (instead of the chicken stock). This is from Mark Bittman's book, :"The Best Recipes in the World."

Provided by Debbie R.

Categories     Chicken

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 cups chicken stock, preferably homemade
1/4 cup long-grain rice
salt and pepper
1 cup diced fresh tomato
1/2 cup minced onion, preferably white
1 cup diced cooked chicken
1/4 cup fresh lime juice (or to taste)
1/2 cup chopped cilantro (or more to taste)
minced jalapeno (or other chiles, to taste and optional)

Steps:

  • Put stock in medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over med-high heat. Add rice, some salt and pepper; lower heat so that it just bubbles. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the rice is tender, about 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, combine vegetables with chicken, lime juice, cilantro and chiles (if using). Put in the bottom of one large bowl or 4 small ones.
  • When the soup is ready, ladle it over the stuff in the bowls. Taste; adjust seasoning if necessary.

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