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Cilantro, Lime, Rice, and Chicken Soup
From Statesboro Market2Go
<p>Flavorful, packed with veggies, plus it’s warm & cozy, this soup is a great recipe for cold weather! Please consider leaving a picture or comment if you decide to try this recipe!</p>Source: www.mycolombianrecipes.com (modified slightly) (Entered by Ariana Giddens)
Serves: 4
Ingredients
6 cups
Chicken broth
4
Scallions (chopped)
2 cups
Chopped fresh cilantro leaves
3 cloves
Garlic (chopped)
1 1/4 pounds
Boneless skinless chicken thighs
1/2 cup
Corn kernels
1/2 cup
Peas
1/2 cup
Diced carrots
Salt & pepper to preferance
1/4 cup
Fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon
Ground cumin
1/2 cup
Long-grain white rice
1 tablespoon
Fresh lime juice
Step by Step Instructions
- Put the chicken broth, cumin, cilantro, scallion and garlic into a blender and blend until they are all well combined.
- Put the broth mixture into a pot along with the chicken, corn, peas, carrots, salt and pepper. Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat and let simmer for 20 minutes. Add the rice and simmer for 15 more minutes.
- Remove the chicken thighs from the soup and shred them into bite-sized pieces with two forks.
- Return the shredded chicken to the soup and allow to reheat. Stir in the additional cilantro and the lime juice, then serve.