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1 lb Poblano peppers, roasted

— peeled and seeded 1 md Onion; coarsely chopped

1 Garlic clove

7 c Chicken stock; divided

1 tb Vegetable oil

1 c Uncooked rice*

1 ts Salt

2 c Cooked shredded chicken

1 c Heavy cream

8 oz Monterey Jack cheese; cubed

Combine peppers, onion and garlic with 1/2 cup chicken stock in blender; process until smooth. Heat oil in 4-quart Dutch oven over medium-high heat until hot. Pour poblano mixture into hot oil and cook sauce for 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Add remaining chicken stock, rice, and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 15 to 20 minutes or until rice is tender. Add chicken and cream; heat thoroughly. Place heaping tablespoon cubed cheese in bottom of each bowl. Ladle soup over cheese and serve immediately. *Recipe based on regular-milled long grain white rice. If using other types of rice refer to rice cooking chart. Source: Viva Arroz! Reprinted with permission from USA Rice Council Electronic format courtesy of Karen Mintzias

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