Mexican soup

10 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
6Boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into pieces
3cans(14.5 oz.) chicken broth
14½ounceMexican-style stewed tomatoes
14½ounceCrushed tomatoes
10ouncesRo-Tel
2cupsWater
1smallOnion, finely chopped
1Rib celery, thinly sliced
1teaspoonGarlic, crushed
2tablespoonsGround cumin, or to taste
2tablespoonsChili powder
½bunchFresh cilantro, washed & chopped (leaves only)
1tablespoonWorcestershire sauce
1smallLime, juice of
½cupHot sauce (picante)
4tablespoonsOil
cupLong-grain rice
½can(14.5 oz.) mexican-style stewed tomatoes, chopped
1smallOnion, chopped
1teaspoonGarlic, minced
2teaspoonsCumin
Salt & pepper
14½ounceChicken broth
1cupWater
1cupFrozen peas
12Corn tortillas, cut in 1\" strips
2cupsMonterey jack cheese, shredded
4Limes, sliced
3Avocados, peeled and cubed

Directions

MEXICAN RICE

CONDIMENTS

Soup - In a large pot, combine the chicken broth, stewed tomatoes, crushed tomatoes, Ro-Tel, water, chopped onion, celery, garlic, cumin, chili powder, cilantro, worcestershire sauce, lime juice and picante sauce. Cook on medium heat for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Then add chicken and cook for 15 minutes on medium heat until boiling. Stir occasionally.

Rice - In large skillet, heat oil. Add rice and brown well. Then add pureed stewed tomatoes, onion, garlic, cumin, salt and pepper, and stir for 1 minutes. Add broth, water and peas. Cover and cook on low heat until liquid has absorbed, about 15-20 minutes. Serves 10-12.

To Serve - Place condiments in individual bowls. When sop is cooked, serve steaming in large bowls, adding a spoonful of cooked rice, then, in order, avocado, tortilla pieces, cheese and squeeze of lime juice. Serves 10-12.

Posted to MC-Recipe Digest V1 #338 Recipe by: Gloria Stevens, Cedar Park From: Sherry Zeiss <zeiss@...>

Date: Wed, 11 Dec 1996 22:18:45 -0600