Bahamian Sour Chicken-Vegetable Soup

Description
Serves/Makes:4 - 6

Ingredients

 * 6 cups (1425 ml) Chicken Stock
 * 1/4 cup (60 ml) whole allspice, tied in cheesecloth
 * 1/2 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
 * 3/4 lb (.3 kg) skinless, boneless Chicken Breasts, cut in 1" squares 1/4" 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 & pepper flakes to boil.
 * 2) Cover, simmer over low heat for 10 minutes.
 * 3) Add garlic, Onion, celery, carrots & potatoes & simmer, covered, for 30 minutes.
 * 4) Add Chicken & 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 & add lime juice, mint & cilantro.
 * 8) Serve immediately.