Chicken Potato Rice Soup

Ingredients

• 1 cup onion, chopped
• 1 tablespoon garlic, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1/4 pound chicken, thawed, cut up, and skin removed
• 4 cups water
• 6 small red potatoes, chopped
• 1/4 cup white rice, uncooked
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 cup fresh peas
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne or jalapeño chilies, diced (optional)
• 1/2 cup parsley or cilantro, chopped (optional)

Method

1. 1 In a large pot, brown onion and garlic in oil over medium-high heat for 5 minutes.
2. 2 Add chicken to the pot and brown for about 5 minutes.
3. 3 Add water, potatoes, rice, and chili powder. Bring to a boil and cook for 15 minutes.
4. 4 Lower heat and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes.
5. 5 Add peas and optional chilies; cook for about 8 minutes.
6. 6 Remove from heat, stir in parsley or cilantro, cover for 5 minutes, and serve hot.