GRINGO CHICKEN-RICE SOUP

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This warm soup has some nice Southwestern flavors in it, with lots of onions, cilantro, cumin and oregano. The tender chicken is first simmmered to create a broth, then it's added to the soup and almost shreds apart on its own. A tiny bit of cream rounds it out, but it's not a typical heavy cream soup. Delicious, takes a little time, but it's easy once the broth is done.

Provided by EdsGirlAngie

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 2h35m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

3 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 carrots, cut into 3 pieces each
1 1/2 cups cilantro, leaves and stems
1/2 large onion, quartered
3 cloves garlic, halved
1 russet potato, quartered
1 medium onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons flour
1 1/2 cups cooked rice
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon oregano
3 tablespoons half-and-half
1 1/2 teaspoons salt (or to taste)
1/2 teaspoon black pepper (or to taste)
1 cup minced cilantro
1 -2 green onion, sliced,white and part of green

Steps:

  • Combine chicken breasts, carrots, 1-1/2 cups cilantro leaves and stems, quartered onion half, halved garlic cloves and potato.
  • Simmer together with 6 cups of water for about one hour (more if you have the time).
  • Drain and reserve broth and chicken, discarding vegetables.
  • When cool, cube chicken.
  • Heat about 2 cups of reserved broth to almost boiling.
  • In a large saucepan, saute onions and garlic together.
  • Stir in flour until a"paste" forms.
  • Add hot broth and whisk briskly to dissolve flour and thicken broth.
  • Add remaining stock, then cumin and oregano, continuing to whisk briskly until flour is dissolved and broth is thickened a little.
  • Stir in cooked rice and cubed cooked chicken.
  • Simmer all together for about 40 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Chicken will almost shred itself!
  • Stir in salt, pepper and half and half; heat but do not bring to boil.
  • Just before serving add 1 cup fresh minced cilantro and 1 or 2 sliced green onions.
  • The soup will thicken up overnight; thin with water or broth if you wish.

Andisa Mgandela
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I'm not a big fan of chicken soup, but this recipe looks really good. I might have to give it a try.


Amirlan Tumurbaatar
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This looks like a great recipe. I'm going to try it this weekend.


GAMER OVI
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Can't wait to try this recipe!


Rich Madlnd
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Delicious! I'll definitely be making this again.


VU Help Forum
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This soup is so flavorful and easy to make. I love that I can use leftover chicken to make it.


Rana Afaq
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Great recipe! I've made it twice now and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Maheen Rizwan
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This soup is perfect for a cold winter day. It's hearty and filling, and the flavors are amazing. I especially love the hint of lime.


Sm Mollika
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Easy to follow recipe that results in a delicious and comforting soup. I made a few minor changes, such as using brown rice instead of white, and it turned out great.


Parker Runions
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Just tried this recipe and it turned out great! The broth was rich and flavorful, and the chicken was tender and juicy. I also really liked the addition of the vegetables, which added a nice crunch.


Serenity Lynn
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This Gringo Chicken Rice Soup was a hit with my family! It was easy to make and so flavorful. I especially loved the addition of the lime and cilantro. Will definitely be making this again.