Chicken Chowder

Name: Chicken Chowder
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

18 ingredients

9 steps

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.
2

Add the onions and saute', stirring until tender and translucent, about 8 minutes.
3

Add the garlic, ginger, lime or lemon zest and paprika and saute' for 2 minutes.
4

Then add the celery, tomatoes and jalapenos and saute for 2 minutes longer.
5

Add the chicken stock, chicken, and potatoes and bring to a boil.
6

Reduce the heat to medium and simmer, uncovered, until the potatoes are about half cooked - 10-12 minutes.
7

Add the corn and lima beans, Half and Half and simmer uncovered, until just cooked, about 5 minutes.
8

Do not overcook.
9

Season to taste with salt and pepper and sprinkle with the cilantro.