Chicken Chowder

Submitted by bsmith1

"Fabulous Chicken Chowder. A little time consuming, but well worth it."

 

• Ready In: 1hr
• Ingredients: 18
• Serves: 8

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.