Ingredients

  • 1 (3 lb.) chicken, cut up
  • 1 (13 3/4 or 14 1/2 oz.) can chicken broth
  • 6 c. water
  • 1 c. chopped onions
  • 3 whole garlic cloves
  • 1 tsp. salt, divided
  • 1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes
  • 1 (14 oz.) can whole tomatoes, chopped
  • 1/2 c. minced onion
  • 1/4 c. chopped green chilies
  • 1/4 tsp. chili powder
  • 1 lime, halved, plus squeezed juice
  • 1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen whole kernel corn
  • 1 c. cooked rice
  • lime slices (for garnish)
  • 1/4 c. chopped fresh cilantro (for garnish)

Method

  • Combine the chicken, chicken broth, water, onions, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon of the salt and red pepper flakes in a Dutch oven.
  • Bring just to a boil.
  • Reduce heat and simmer gently for 45 minutes. Drain, reserving broth and chicken separately.
  • Remove meat from bones and dice; cover and refrigerate.
  • Freeze soup for 1 hour or refrigerate overnight.
  • Skim fat.
  • Combine the chicken broth, tomatoes, onion, green chilies, remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and chili powder in a Dutch oven.
  • Bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes.
  • Add the lime halves and juice, corn, rice and chicken to Dutch oven.
  • Simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Remove lime.
  • Serve with cooked rice.
  • Garnish with lime slices and cilantro.
  • Yield: 10 cups.