Green Chile Soup with Rice

This recipe from Carla Scofield won third place in the soups and chilis category at the 2013 Denver Chili Fest. It just has a wonderful flavor and is easy to make. I would make this again and again.

Green Chile Soup with Rice

 

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Prep time

15 mins

Cook time

45 mins

Total time

1 hour

 

Flavorful and easy, this is a popular dish for family, game day parties, anytime.

Author: Carla Scofield

Recipe type: Soup

Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 2 Tbsp olive oil
• ¾ cup minute rice
• 1 quart chicken broth
• 2 cups water
• 1 28-oz can whole tomatoes, cut up
• 6 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 whole onion, diced
• 1 Tbsp Lawry's garlic salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp red pepper flakes
• 2 cups green chiles (from Lulu's), diced
• ½ lime
• avocado slices
• cilantro

Instructions

1. Sautee rice in olive oil over medium heat until almost golden.
2. Add 1 quart chicken broth, 2 cups water, and the can of tomatoes. Simmer for 10-15 minutes.
3. Add remaining ingredients (onion, garlic, garlic salt, pepper, pepper flakes, chiles, and lime) and simmer for about a half hour.
4. Pour into bowls, garnish with avocado or cilantro, and serve.

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