RECIPE: REC: SANTA FE CHICKEN SOUP

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dawn_mo

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* Exported from MasterCook *

SANTA FE CHICKEN SOUP

Recipe By : Gail's

Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories : Soups And Stews

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

2 medium fresh tomatoes3 tablespoons oil

4 large garlic cloves -- minced

1 large onion -- chopped

2 jalapeno peppers -- seeded and chopped

1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

1/2 teaspoon dried oregano -- crumbled

8 cups chicken broth

1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts -- cut into inch pieces

1/3 cup white rice -- raw

3 tablespoons cilantro -- finely chopped

GARNISH: tortilla strips

grated Monterey jack cheese

minced hot green chili peppers

diced avocado

fresh cilantro leaves

sour cream

lime wedges

Cut the tomatoes in half and place them under a broiler until blackened and blistered. Remove and let cool slightly. Peel away skin, discard seeds, and chop up. Remove chicken and set aside. In a large pot, put 1 tablespoon of the oil and brown the chicken pieces. Set aside. Add remaining oil to pan. Saute onion, garlic, and jalapenos for 8 minutes or until limp and starting to turn golden. Add tomatoes and saute and stir until juice evaporates and mixture starts to thicken. Add chicken broth, rice, and cilantro stems and bring mixture to a boil. Turn down to a slow simmer and add the chicken to the soup mixture. Simmer for 20 minutes or until rice is done.

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