Tastes Like Chicken!

Ingredients

• 1 (3-lb) chicken, cut in large pieces
• 4 qt water
• 1 t celery seeds
• 1 t black peppercorns
• 2 whole cloves garlic, peeled
• 1 (1-lb) can whole peeled tomatoes, cut in large chunks
• 1 green bell pepper, cut into 1-in. cubes
• 1 onion, cut into 1-in. cubes
• 3 sprigs cilantro
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/2 t ground cumin
• 1/4 t cayenne pepper
• 1/4 t white pepper
• 1 (10-oz) package frozen whole-kernel corn
• 4 green onions, diced
• Salt
• 1 C cooked rice
• 4 sprigs parsley, minced
• Tortilla chips
• Shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

1. Place chicken, water, celery seeds, peppercorns and garlic in large, heavy saucepan.
2. Bring to boil.
3. Cover, reduce heat and simmer 35 to 45 minutes or until chicken is tender.
4. Remove chicken from broth.
5. When cool enough to handle, bone and cut into 1-inch pieces.
6. Set aside.
7. Strain both and return to pot.
8. Add tomatoes, green pepper, onion, cilantro, minced garlic, cumin, cayenne and white pepper.
9. Bring to boil.
10. Reduce heat, cover and simmer 30 minutes.
11. Add corn and green onions and cook another 10 minutes.
12. Season to taste with salt.
13. Just before serving, stir in reserved chicken, rice and parsley.
14. To serve, spoon soup into flame proof tureen or crock.
15. Top with tortilla chips and cheese.
16. Place under broiler, if desired, just until cheese melts.