THE AZTEC FIVE-STEP

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You'll be dancing in the streets!

Provided by Bob Cody

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes

Time 2h10m

Yield 14

Number Of Ingredients 24

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Ingredients

3 tablespoons olive oil
3 onions, chopped
10 cloves garlic, chopped
2 (28 ounce) cans whole peeled tomatoes
2 tablespoons dried basil
2 tablespoons dried oregano
2 tablespoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons ground black pepper
4 quarts water
2 (2 to 3 pound) whole chickens, cut into pieces
5 bay leaves
2 sprigs epazote
16 ounces tomato paste
1 red bell peppers, julienned
1 cup green bell pepper, cut into 1 inch pieces
2 carrots, sliced thin
2 cups thinly sliced celery
3 cups zucchini, diced
3 potatoes
1 pound spinach, rinsed and chopped
2 avocados - peeled, pitted and diced
1 ½ pounds shredded Monterey Jack cheese
3 (6 inch) corn tortillas, cut into 1/2 inch strips
salt to taste

Steps:

Heat olive oil in large skillet and saute onions and garlic over low heat until they are translucent and soft, about 8-10 minutes. Add tomatoes, basil, oregano, cumin, and black pepper, and cook over low heat, partially covered, another 10-12 minutes. Let cool, then blend in a processor until smooth. Set aside.
Bring water to a boil in a large pot. Add chicken, bay leaves, and epazote. Water should cover chicken by an inch or so. Skim off foam and fat that surface in first 5 minutes. Add reserved puree and tomato paste and cook; partially covered, with liquid at rolling simmer, for another 20 minutes. Transfer chicken to a platter. When cool enough to handle, remove skin and bones, then shred.
Add peppers, carrots, and celery to broth and cook over low heat for 5 minutes. Add zucchini and cook an additional 5 minutes. Remove vegetables from broth with slotted spoon. Salt broth to taste.
Peel and parboil potatoes. Then dice and saute in a little olive oil until brown.
Place a scoop of vegetables and a heaping tablespoon of potatoes in a large soup bowl. Next, add tortilla strips, spinach, shredded chicken, avocado, and cheese. Pour piping-hot broth over everything and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 587.1 calories, Carbohydrate 32.1 g, Cholesterol 114.4 mg, Fat 34.4 g, Fiber 8.5 g, Protein 40.8 g, SaturatedFat 13.7 g, Sodium 802 mg, Sugar 10.2 g

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Crystal ‚Äúcauliflower‚Äù Simons

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This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I think that's just a personal preference. The flavors were well-balanced and the chicken was cooked perfectly.

Piper Sadakierski

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I'm always looking for new recipes that use simple ingredients, and this one definitely fit the bill. The dish was flavorful and easy to make.

Mdarmaan Hossain

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This recipe was easy to follow and the ingredients were easy to find. I would definitely recommend it to anyone who is looking for a new and delicious dish to try.

Layla Wellito

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I'm not a big fan of Mexican food, but I decided to give this recipe a try. I'm so glad I did! The dish was flavorful and satisfying.

Boitumelo Boitytk

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I'm always looking for new and exciting recipes to try, and this one definitely fit the bill. The combination of flavors was unique and delicious.

dakota aldridge

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This recipe was a bit more time-consuming than I expected, but it was worth it in the end. The dish was delicious and my family loved it.

Sagari Dinuka

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I'm not sure if I did something wrong, but my dish didn't look as good as the picture in the recipe.

Balaj Sardar

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I found this recipe to be a bit too spicy for my taste. I think I would have enjoyed it more if I had used less chili pepper.

Bishnu

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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my dish didn't turn out as good as I hoped. The flavors were bland and the chicken was dry.

Level Whisky

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This recipe is a keeper! I will definitely be making it again and again.

Natassia Harrison

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I love the presentation of this dish. The colorful vegetables and the vibrant sauce make it look so inviting.

Amy Herron

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This dish was a great way to use up leftover chicken. It was also a nice change from the usual chicken recipes I make.

Md Easin

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I was a little hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of spicy food, but I'm so glad I did. The flavors were perfectly balanced and the heat level was just right.

Achintha konara

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The ingredients in this recipe are all healthy and fresh, which makes me feel good about serving it to my family.

Amber Stone

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I love how easy this recipe was to follow. Even though I'm not a professional chef, I was able to create a dish that looked and tasted like it came from a restaurant.