Ingredients

  • 4 c. chicken broth
  • 1 (15 oz.) can garbanzo beans, drained
  • 1 c. chicken, cubed and cooked
  • 1 to 2 chipotle peppers, minced or 1 tsp. dried pepper
  • dash of liquid smoke
  • 1/2 tsp. paprika
  • 1/2 tsp. dried oregano, crushed
  • 1 medium avocado, sliced
  • 1 c. rice, cooked and hot
  • 1 c. Monterey Jack cheese, cubed

Method

  • Bring broth to boil; add beans, chicken, chili peppers, Liquid Smoke, paprika and oregano.
  • Cover and simmer 5 to 10 minutes. Add avocado slices.
  • Mound rice and chunks of cheese in soup bowls.
  • Ladle in hot soup.
  • Serves 6.