Bahamian Sour Chicken-Vegetable Soup

Description
Serves/Makes:4 – 6

Ingredients

 * 6 cups (1425 ml) chicken stock
 * ¼ cup (60 ml) whole allspice, tied in cheesecloth
 * ½ tsp (2 ml) crushed red pepper flakes
 * 4 cloves peeled garlic, roughly chopped
 * 1 cup (225 ml) finely diced onion
 * 1 cup (225 ml) finely diced celery
 * 1 cup (225 ml) finely diced carrot
 * 2 cups (475 ml) peeled finely diced potatoes
 * ¾ lb (.3 kg) skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut in 1" squares ¼" thick
 * salt to taste
 * 2 tbsp (30 ml) fresh lime juice
 * 2 tbsp (30 ml) minced fresh mint
 * 2 tbsp (30 ml) minced fresh cilantro

Directions

 * 1) In 4 qt. saucepan, bring chicken stock, allspice and pepper flakes to boil.
 * 2) Cover, simmer over low heat for 10 minutes.
 * 3) Add garlic, onion, celery, carrots and potatoes and simmer, covered, for 30 minutes.
 * 4) Add chicken and cook for 3 – 4 minutes, uncovered or till chicken is cooked.
 * 5) Season with salt to taste.
 * 6) Discard allspice tied in cheesecloth.
 * 7) Remove saucepan from heat and add lime juice, mint and cilantro.
 * 8) Serve immediately.