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Mexican hot pot soup in white bowl
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Mexican Hot Pot

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

For the hot pot:

  • 1 large Spanish onion; diced
  • 1 large red tomato; diced
  • 2 fresh jalapeno; sliced
  • 1 large red bell pepper; diced
  • 2 garlic cloves; peel on
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 400 ml crushed tomatoes
  • 2 litre chicken stock
  • Salt to season
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp cumin powder
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 4 chicken thighs boneless; finely sliced

Avocado Crema:

  • 1 ripe avocado
  • ½ cup plain yoghurt
  • 1 small garlic clove; grated
  • Juice of ½ lemon
  • Salt to season

Toppings: (adapt to individual preferences)

  • Steamed white rice
  • Pickled red onions
  • Fresh jalapenos; finely sliced
  • Fresh coriander leaves
  • Lime wedges
  • Lebanese cucumber; cut into long strips
  • Fried tortilla strips cut 1-2 tortillas lengthwise using a scissors and fry in oil till crisp

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 200°C.
  • In a roasting/baking tray, add the diced onions, bell pepper, tomatoes, jalapeno and garlic. Drizzle with olive oil, season with salt and mix well to coat. Roast in the oven for 35-40 minutes till the veggies are lightly roasted and soft. Remove and cool lightly.
  • Remove the peel of the garlic and add all the roasted veggies to a blender. Add the crushed tomatoes and blend well.
  • In a large stock, add the blended mixture along with chicken stock. Then add the paprika, cumin and oregano. Taste and season with salt if necessary. Bring to boil and then simmer covered for 15 minutes.
  • Add the chicken pieces and cook on high heat till the chicken is tender and cooked through. This should take only about 5 minutes as the chicken pieces are finely sliced.
  • Meanwhile prepare all the toppings.
  • To make the avocado crema, blend the avocado, yoghurt, garlic, salt and lemon juice till you get a smooth consistency. (Makes an excellent dip with nachos or any other crisps).
  • To serve, lay out the chicken broth, toppings and avocado cream. Let each person assemble their bowl based on preferences.