Spicy Bajan Chicken Soup Food

CARRABBA'S SPICY SICILIAN CHICKEN SOUP

Steps:

• In a large stockpot (16 quart minimum / 20 quart recommended) heat olive oil under fairly low to medium heat.
• "Sweat" onion, celery, green pepper and some salt (to draw off moisture) for perhaps 30 minutes -- this is lower than browning, and makes the veggies somewhat translucent. I covered, and mixed every few minutes to prevent browning.
• Add carrots, garlic, some white pepper and some black pepper, and continue to heat under "sweat" conditions while mixing now and then.
• Add chicken stock, chicken breasts, tomatoes and potatoes -- and of course some more white pepper and black pepper.
• Cover and simmer on low heat for 1.5 to 2 hours (or use crock pot?).
• Remove chicken and let cool and stand to shred.
• Add chopped parsley and return the shredded chicken to the soup.
• Salt to taste at this point, and add more white and black pepper if your tongue is not twitching a bit when you sample. ;-).
• Simmer while cooking ditalini (or other stubby pasta).
• Serve soup over cooked pasta to taste.
• Note: Like many soups, this may be better made the day before and then served when needed. We will freeze some for ready-made meals and I think it will work out well.

SPICY BAJAN CHICKEN SOUP

Steps:

• In an 8-quart stock pot, heat grapeseed oil. Add chicken breast and thighs, curry powder, and tumeric. Sauté for 5 minutes, then stir in onions, garlic, and ginger; cook for another 3 minutes. Add the remaining ingredients and simmer for 40 minutes, until the vegetables are tender and the chicken thighs fall apart. Then, use the back of a spoon to rub the habanera pepper against the side of the pot to release flavor; remove pepper right away. Serve with brown rice or whole-wheat bread.

SPICY FEEL-GOOD CHICKEN SOUP

Steps:

• Heat stock in a large pot over medium.
• Meanwhile, cut squash into 4 wedges and remove seeds. Cut each wedge into 4 pieces. Add squash to stock and simmer until tender, 8-10 minutes. Add cabbage and cooked chicken and cook until warmed through, about 4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
• Divide soup among bowls. Top with jalapeño and some basil and cilantro; drizzle with chili oil and finish with a pinch of ginger. Serve with lime wedges for squeezing over.
• Do Ahead
• Soup (without toppings) can be made 3 days ahead. Let cool; cover and chill.

BAJA CHICKEN SOUP

Steps:

• Season chicken with salt and pepper. In a large saucepan, brown in a little oil on all sides. Remove, and set aside.
• Add onions, garlic, bell pepper, and jalapeno to pan. Saute until vegetables have softened. Add the cumin, coriander, chili powder, and oregano to pan. Cook and stir another minute.
• Add the broth, tomatoes, corn, and chicken. Bring soup to a boil, then reduce heat, and simmer for 20 minutes.
• Just before serving, stir in the lime juice and cilantro. Top with any or all of the garnishes.