Mexican Chicken Soup with Rice (Caldo de Pollo con Arroz)

Description

This Mexican soup is a delicious combination of two delicious classic ingredients. The broth includes a spicy homemade tomato sauce.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup uncooked white rice
  • 5 tomatoes
  • ½ onion, roughly chopped
  • 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1 pinch ground black pepper
  • ¼ cup vegetable oil
  • 2 carrots, peeled and diced
  • 1 cup chopped celery
  • 1 quart chicken broth
  • 1 cube chicken bouillon
  • ½ pound fresh green peas
  • 1 cooked chicken breast, shredded
  • 1 avocado – peeled, pitted, and sliced
  • ½ (8 ounce) package Monterey Jack cheese, diced

Instructions

  1. Bring water and rice to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low
  2. cover
  3. and simmer until rice is tender and water has been absorbed
  4. 20 to 25 minutes.
  5. Place tomatoes in a pot with water to cover. Bring to a boil and cook until soft but not falling apart
  6. 5 to 8 minutes. Drain and let cool briefly. Peel and place in a blender; add onion
  7. chipotle peppers
  8. garlic
  9. and black pepper. Blend until smooth. Strain mixture
  10. discarding solids
  11. for the sauce.
  12. Heat oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add carrots and celery; saute until lightly browned
  13. about 5 minutes. Pour in blended tomato sauce. Add chicken broth and bouillon. Cook and stir until carrot and celery are soft
  14. 10 to 15 minutes. Add peas and chicken breast; cook until heated through
  15. about 3 minutes. Serve soup over a spoonful of rice; top with avocado slices and Monterey Jack cheese.

Prep Time: 15 mins

Cook Time: 40 mins

Total Time: 55 mins

Servings: 6

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