The best way to thaw after a chilly walk in the park is to eat a big bowl of spicy chicken soup. This soup will definitely make you sweat!
1 chicken leg, cut into pieces, keep bones
1 cup rice, uncooked
Approx 6 cups of water
2 or 3 bay leaves
2 large carrots, cut into small chunks
2 potatoes, cubed
half a leek, chopped
3 garlic cloves, chopped
3 pickled jalapeno peppers
Salt and pepper to taste
Oregano and dried mint to taste
Put the chicken pieces and bones along with the rice in a large pot and fill with the water. Place over medium high heat and bring to a boil. Lower heat to medium low and add the rest of the ingredients. Cover and let it gently bubble for about 40-45 minutes. Near the end, I added two pieces of cooked corn I had in the fridge. “That’s a big garnish, don’t you think,” Jay the smart ass said. For a tangy flavour you can also add fresh cilantro and lime juice.
