Ingredients

  • 6 cups chicken stock, preferably homemade (page 160)
  • 1/4 cup long-grain rice
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 cup diced fresh tomato
  • 1/2 cup minced onion, preferably white
  • 1 cup diced cooked chicken, optional
  • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice, or to taste
  • 1/2 cup roughly chopped fresh cilantro leaves, or more to taste
  • Minced fresh jalapenos or other chiles to taste, optional

Method

  • Put the stock in a medium saucepan and bring it to a boil over medium-high heat.
  • Add the rice along with some salt and pepper and lower the heat so the mixture just bubbles.
  • Cook, stirring occasionally, until the rice is quite tender, about 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, combine the vegetables with the chicken if youre using it, lime juice, cilantro, and chiles if youre using them, in the bottom of 1 large or 4 small bowls.
  • When the soup is ready, ladle it over the vegetables and spices, taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary, and serve.