Vegetable / Chicken and Rice Peasant Soup
INGREDIENTS
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2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
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1 1/2 medium yellow onions, chopped
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1 large leek, white and light green parts, thoroughly washed, and thinly sliced
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2 large shallots, minced
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1 serrano chili, seeded, minced
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3 stalks of celery, chopped
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1 small carrot
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12 cups vegetable broth, preferably homemade
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2 russet potatoes, peeled, diced
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3 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves, finely chopped
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2 teaspoons kosher salt (or 1 teaspoon sea salt)
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2 teaspoon ground black pepper
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2/3 cup uncooked rice, well rinsed
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1 avocado, mashed
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Juice from 2 limes
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1/2 cup Pecorino cheese, plus more for garnish, grated
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1 1/2 cup shredded roast chicken from 2 chicken breasts, retaining the bones of the chicken
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2 teaspoon dry sherry
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