Puebla Hot-Pot Broth with Avocado Crema Recipe

Puebla Hot-Pot Broth with Avocado Crema

Prep time: 45 minutes

Cook time: 45 minutes

Servings: 10

Puebla Hot-Pot Broth:

3

tablespoons McCormick Gourmet Ancho Chile Pepper

2

teaspoons ground cumin

2

teaspoons oregano leaves

2

teaspoons McCormick Smoked Paprika

1/2

teaspoon McCormick Gourmet Sicilian Sea Salt

1

tablespoon olive oil

1

cup finely chopped white onion

6

cloves garlic, finely chopped

2

containers (32 ounces each) Kitchen Basics Original Chicken Stock

1

can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes

2

ears fresh corn, shucked and cut into 1-inch rounds

2

tablespoons lime juice

Avocado Crema:

1/2

medium avocado, peeled, pitted and coarsely chopped

1

cup sour cream

1

tablespoon lime juice

1/4

teaspoon McCormick Gourmet Sicilian Sea Salt

1/4

teaspoon McCormick Garlic Powder

1

pound boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into thin strips

1

chayote, peeled and cut into matchsticks

avocado, chopped (optional)

fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)

crunchy tortilla strips (optional)

To make broth: In small bowl, mix chile pepper, ground cumin, oregano, paprika and salt. Set aside. In 6-quart stockpot on medium heat, heat oil. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until softened. Stir in chicken stock, crushed tomatoes and 1/2 of seasoning mixture. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to low; simmer 20 minutes, adding corn during last 10 minutes of cooking. Remove corn to plate. Stir lime juice into broth.

To make Avocado Crema: In food processor on high speed, process avocado, sour cream, lime juice, salt and garlic powder until smooth. Transfer to bowl; cover. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Coat chicken strips with remaining seasoning mixture.

To serve, pour broth into heated 6-quart electric slow cooker or hot pot. Cook chicken and chayote in broth 4-5 minutes, or until cooked through, stirring occasionally.

Ladle broth with cooked chicken and vegetables into individual bowls. Top with Avocado Crema and avocado, fresh cilantro and tortilla strips, if desired.