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              Kidney Bean Soup w/Chopped Shrimp and Chicken

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Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Soups

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1       tb           Canola oil
   2       lg           Yellow onion(s)
                        Peeled, finely diced
   1                    Garlic clove(s)
                        Peeled and minced
   1       md           Bay leaf
   3       c            Cooked kidney beans
   1       pn           Cayenne
   8       c            Chicken or vegetable stock
   1       c            Diced raw chicken breast
   1       c            Small raw shrimp
                        Peeled and deveined
   1       c            Tomatoes, peeled
                        Seeded and diced
   1       c            Cooked rice

  Note: This soup can be made with just shrimp or chicken if desired.

  Heat the oil in a heavy stockpot over medium-high heat/ Add the onion,
  garlic, and bay leaf, and saute for 5 min, stirring occasionally. Add
  the beans and cayenne and saute for another 3 min. Add the stock and
  bring to a boil. Reduce the heat, cover and simmer for 1 hour,
  stirring occasionally, until the beans start to break down,
  thickening the soup.

  Add the diced chicken, return the mixture to a boil and simmer for 2
  min. Add the shrimp, return the mixture to a boil, and simmer for 2
  min. Lower the heat, add the tomatoes and rice, stirring well to
  incorporate, and continue cooking for 2 min more. Remove the soup
  from the heat and serve.


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