Puebla Hot-Pot Broth with Avocado Crema Recipe
Puebla Hot-Pot Broth with Avocado Crema |
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Prep time: 45 minutes |
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Cook time: 45 minutes |
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Servings: 10 |
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Puebla Hot-Pot Broth: |
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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: |
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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) |
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fresh cilantro, chopped (optional) |
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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.