Hearty chicken soup

 
                            HEARTY CHICKEN SOUP
 
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 Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : Indian                           Chicken
                 Soups
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
 --------  ------------  --------------------------------
    1       tb           Canola oil
    1       c            Onion, finely diced
      1/2   c            Celery, finely diced
    1                    Inch cinnamon sticks
   12                    Whole black peppercorns
    1 3/4   lb           Chicken breasts (approx.
                         3-1/2 oz per serving)
                         Skinned, all visible fat
                         -removed and cut
                         Into pieces
    3       ts           Garlic, minced
    3       ts           Ginger root, minced
      1/4   ts           Salt (optional)
      1/4   ts           Ground turmeric
    2       c            Tomatoes, fresh OR canned
                         -without salt, blended
    6       c            Water
      1/2   lb           Potatoes, peeled and cut
                         -into 12 pieces
      1/2   c            Cilantro, chopped
    2       tb           Lemon juice
 
   1.  In a saucepan, heat oil and saute onions, celery,
   cinnamon and peppercorns until onions and celery are
   soft.  Do not let onions brown.
   
   2.  Add chicken, garlic, ginger, salt, turmeric and
   tomatoes. Mix well, cover and cook for 15 minutes.
   Stir occasionally.
   
   3.  Add 6 cups of water, potatoes and cilantro.  Mix
   well, cover and cook for 15 minutes or until the
   potatoes are done.
   
   4.  Add lemon juice, mix and serve.
   
   Note:  Please discard whole spices while eating.
   Nutrient Analysis (per serving): 167 calories 19.5 g
   protein 14.5 g carbohydrates 3.6 g total fat 0.5 g
   saturated fat 43.9 mg cholesterol 156.6 mg sodium with
   salt included is 66.3 mg sodium with salt omitted
   
   From:  INDIAN RECIPES FOR A HEALTHY HEART - From the
   Kitchen of Mrs. Lakhani.  Fahil Publ. Company, Los
   Angeles.  1991. ISBN 0-9630235-0-0 Shared by:  Karin
   Brewer, Cooking Echo, 9/93
  
 
 
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