Chicken Soup With Chipotle Paste Recipe

Name: Chicken Soup With Chipotle Paste
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 7 cups chicken stock (preferably homemade); 2 medium carrots, cut into 1/4 inch dice; 2 celery ribs, cut into 1/4 inch dice; 1 onion, cut into 1/4 inch dice; 4 -6 dried chipotle peppers, to taste; ⅓ cup long grain rice; salt; black pepper; 2 garlic cloves, peeled; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 teaspoon dried oregano

Servings: persons

1
Add the stock to a saucepan with the carrots, celery, and onion; bring to a boil.
2
Meanwhile, soak the chipotles in just-boiled water to cover for 10 minutes.
3
Decrease heat so the stock simmers steadily and, when the carrots are just about tender, add the rice, salt, and pepper; stir.
4
Bring back to a boil and continue to simmer.
5
When the chipotles are soft, remove them from the liquid, open them up on a cutting board and, using the back of a knife, scrape out all the seeds and stems.
6
Combine the chiles in a blender with the garlic, tomato paste, oregano, and a large pinch of salt.
7
Add either sufficient chicken stock (you can use some form the simmering soup) or, if youre extremely heat tolerant, the soaking liquid, to allow the blender to puree the chiles and other ingredients well.
8
When the rice is tender, this will take about 20 minutestaste teh soup and adjust the seasoning.
9
Divide among 4 bowls, passing the chipotle paste at the table and warning your fellow-diners about its intense heat.
10
This soup is often garnished with diced raw onion, avocado, tomato, and a squeeze of lime.

893

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

137

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 7 cups chicken stock (preferably homemade), 2 medium carrots, cut into 1/4 inch dice, 2 celery ribs, cut into 1/4 inch dice, 1 onion, cut into 1/4 inch dice, and more.

Yes, Chicken Soup With Chipotle Paste falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Chicken Soup With Chipotle Paste

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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