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Prep Time: 45 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 60 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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Fabulous Chicken Chowder. A little time consuming, but well worth it. Ingredients:
3 tablespoons olive oil |
2 yellow onions, chopped |
3 garlic cloves, minced |
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated & peeled |
1 lime, zest of, finely grated |
1 lemon, zest of, finely grated |
2 chopped jalapenos, seeds removed |
1 tablespoon paprika |
3 celery ribs, chopped |
4 tomatoes, peeled, seeded & diced |
6 cups chicken stock |
2 cups potatoes, diced peeled |
1 cup frozen corn kernels, thawed |
1 cup frozen baby lima bean, thawed |
1 cup half-and-half cream or 1 cup heavy cream |
6 whole boneless skinless chicken breasts, skinned, cut into 1-inch chunks |
salt & freshly ground black pepper |
3 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped |
Directions:
1. In large, deep saucepan over medium heat, warm the olive oil. Add the onions and saute', stirring until tender and translucent, about 8 minutes. Add the garlic, ginger, lime or lemon zest and paprika and saute' for 2 minutes. Then add the celery, tomatoes and jalapenos and saute for 2 minutes longer.
2. Add the chicken stock, chicken, and potatoes and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium and simmer, uncovered, until the potatoes are about half cooked - 10-12 minutes.
3. Add the corn and lima beans, Half and Half and simmer uncovered, until just cooked, about 5 minutes. Do not overcook.
4. Season to taste with salt and pepper and sprinkle with the cilantro.
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