Caldo Palpena
2 large chickens
1 onion, roughly diced
2 carrots
2 celery sticks, roughly chopped
10 peppercorns
2 cloves garlic, crushed
Place all ingredients in a large pot, cover with water and bring to boil. Simmer till chickens are very tender. Remove the birds, shred meat and reserve. Strain stock.
250g green beans, chopped
125g carrots, 1 inch cube
1 large tomato – roughly diced
1/2 cup cooked rice
2 chiles chipotles (strips)
Add per 1.5 litres stock – Cook till veg are tender. Return chicken meat to soup when all cool. To serve put 1/2 cup rice into soup bowl. Fill and serve with a tortilla, lime wedge and avocado.
