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Omaere-Style Chicken Soup Recipe

Ingredients with Measurements:
- 1 whole chicken, cut into pieces
- 2 onions, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 carrots, peeled and chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 bay leaf
- 8 cups chicken broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
- Fresh cilantro, chopped

Special equipment needed:
- Large pot

Step-by-step instructions:

1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
2. Add the chicken pieces and cook until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes.
3. Remove the chicken from the pot and set aside.
4. Add the onions, garlic, carrots, celery, and bell peppers to the pot and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
5. Add the cumin, oregano, smoked paprika, and bay leaf to the pot and stir to combine.
6. Add the chicken broth and bring to a boil.
7. Reduce the heat to low, add the chicken back to the pot, and simmer for 30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
8. Remove the chicken from the pot and shred the meat.
9. Return the shredded chicken to the pot and season with salt and pepper to taste.
10. Serve the soup hot with lime wedges and fresh cilantro.


- Time:
Preparation time: 20 minutes
- Cooking time: 45 minutes
Temperature:
- Medium-high heat for browning the chicken
- Low heat for simmering the soup
Serving size:
- 6 servings

Nutritional information:
- Calories: 250
- Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Protein: 30g

Substitutions for ingredients:
- Chicken can be substituted with turkey or pork
- Chicken broth can be substituted with vegetable broth
- Red and green bell peppers can be substituted with any color bell pepper

Variations:
- Add cooked rice or noodles to the soup for a heartier meal
- Add diced tomatoes for a more tomato-based soup
- Add hot sauce or chili flakes for a spicier soup

Tips and tricks:
- Use bone-in chicken for more flavor
- Skim any fat that rises to the surface of the soup while simmering
- Make the soup ahead of time and reheat before serving for an even more flavorful soup

Storage instructions:
- Store leftover soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days

Reheating instructions:
- Reheat the soup in a pot over medium heat until heated through

Presentation ideas:
- Serve the soup in individual bowls with lime wedges and fresh cilantro on top

Garnishes:
- Lime wedges
- Fresh cilantro

Pairings:
- Crusty bread
- Salad

Suggested side dishes:
- Roasted vegetables
- Mashed potatoes

Troubleshooting advice:
- If the soup is too thick, add more chicken broth or water to thin it out
- If the soup is too thin, let it simmer for longer to reduce and thicken

Food safety advice:
- Make sure the chicken is cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) before serving

Food history:
- Omaere is a region in Ecuador known for its flavorful cuisine, which often includes chicken soup as a staple dish.

Flavor profiles:
- Smoky, savory, and slightly spicy

Serving suggestions:
- Serve the soup hot with lime wedges and fresh cilantro on top

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Taste: Savory, Tangy, Herbal, Spicy, Aromatic