Name: Chipotle Chicken Tortilla Soup
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 3 3/4 hr
Yield: Makes 10 to 12 servings
Ingredients: 3 carrots, coarsely chopped; 3 celery ribs, coarsely chopped; 2 onions, coarsely chopped; 1 whole chicken (about 3 1/2 pounds); 1 head garlic, halved crosswise; 3 1/2 quart cold water; 25 cilantro stems; 2 Turkish bay leaves or 1 California; 3 whole allspice; 1 whole clove; 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds; 1/4 teaspoon black peppercorns; 1 medium white onion, chopped; 2 garlic cloves; 1 1/2 to 2 tablespoons chipotles in adobo, finely chopped, plus 1 tablespoon adobo sauce; 1 cup medium-or short-grain brown rice; 1 1/2 pounds sweet potatoes (about 2), peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 20 (7-to 8-inch) corn tortillas; 6 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 (15- to 19-ounces) can black beans, rinsed; 2 (7-to 8-ounces) firm-ripe avocados; 2 limes, cut into wedges; 1/2 cup finely chopped cilantro

Image may contain Porcelain Pottery Art Furniture Shelf Bowl Food Meal Cupboard Closet and Dish

Chipotle Chicken Tortilla SoupRomulo Yanes

Chicken soup is an automatic crowd-pleaser, but this Mexican-inspired tortilla soup does the classic one better. Homemade broth is key here, providing a base for brown rice, black beans, and chunks of sweet potato. Cooling pieces of avocado play off of a warm, earthy undercurrent of chipotle chiles.

Cooks' notes:

•Stock can be made 3 days ahead and chilled (covered once cool). Remove chicken from bones and chill separately. Reheat stock before proceeding with recipe.
•Chipotle-spice purée can be made 1 day ahead and chilled.

Recipe notes

Chocolate Guinness Cake

A generous glug of stout gives this snackable loaf a malty depth.

Super Seedy Power Cookies

As energizing as an energy bar, with a much simpler ingredient list.

Hot Honey–Glazed Salmon

This broiled hot honey salmon recipe results in sweet, spicy, glossy fish coated in a homemade hot honey glaze for an easy weeknight dinner or make-ahead lunch.

Golden Mushroom Soup With Orzo & a Pat of Butter

This is the type of soup that, at first glance, might seem a little…unexciting. But you’re underestimating the power of mushrooms, which do the heavy lifting.

Caramelized Onion Pasta

Turn humble onions into this thrifty yet luxe pasta dinner.

Classic French Vinaigrette

Use this simple vinaigrette to dress a plate of greens, some steamed potatoes, or anything else that strikes your fancy.

Béchamel Sauce

This classic 15-minute sauce is your secret weapon for homemade mac and cheese, chowder, lasagna, and more.

One-Pot Chicken Thighs With Cilantro Rice and Beans

This one-pot dinner cooks chicken thighs directly on top of a bed of flavorful cilantro rice studded with black beans for a complete dinner.