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Suggest a better descriptionPlace a stockpot over medium heat and coat with 2 tablespoons of the olive oil.
Add the onions, garlic, jalapenos, and tomatoes; cook, stirring for 15 minutes
until the vegetables are cooked down and pulpy. Pour in the stock, season with
salt and pepper, and simmer for 20 minutes.
Meanwhile, heat 1-inch of canola oil in a skillet over medium-high flame. When
the oil begins to smoke, add the tortilla strips in batches and fry until they are
crisp on all sides. Remove to a paper towel-lined platter and sprinkle with salt
while they are still hot.
Ladle the hot soup into 4 soup bowls and put a pile of shredded chicken on top
of each. Top with the diced avocado and fried tortilla strips (and cheese if
using). Garnish with cilantro and serve with lime wedges.
Chicken Stock:
1 whole free-range chicken (about 3 1/2 pounds), rinsed, giblets discarded
2 carrots, cut in large chunks
3 celery stalks, cut in large chunks
2 large white onions, quartered
1 head of garlic, halved
1 turnip, halved
1/4 bunch fresh thyme leaves
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
Place the chicken and vegetables in a large stockpot over medium heat. Pour in
only enough cold water to cover (about 3 quarts); too much will make the broth
taste weak. Toss in the thyme, bay leaves, and peppercorns, and allow it to
slowly come to a boil. Lower the heat to medium-low and gently simmer for 1 to
1 1/2 hours, partially covered, until the chicken is done. As it cooks, skim any
impurities that rise to the surface; add a little more water if necessary to keep
the chicken covered while simmering.
Carefully remove the chicken to a cutting board. When its cool enough to
handle, discard the skin and bones; hand-shred the meat into a storage
container.
Carefully strain the stock through a fine sieve into another pot to remove the
vegetable solids. Use the stock immediately or if you plan on storing it, place the
pot in a sink full of ice water and stir to cool down the stock. Cover and
refrigerate for up to one week or freeze.
Yield: 2 quarts
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Serving Size: 1 Serving (859g) | ||
Recipe Makes: 4 Servings | ||
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Calories: 656 | ||
Calories from Fat: 295 (45%) | ||
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Amt Per Serving | % DV | |
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Total Fat 32.7g | 44 % | |
Saturated Fat 6.4g | 32 % | |
Monounsaturated Fat 18.2g | ||
Polyunsanturated Fat 5.6g | ||
Cholesterol 60.6mg | 19 % | |
Sodium 1350.5mg | 47 % | |
Potassium 1534.8mg | 40 % | |
Total Carbohydrate 61.5g | 18 % | |
Dietary Fiber 12.8g | 51 % | |
Sugars, other 48.7g | ||
Protein 33.3g | 48 % | |
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Calories per serving: 656
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