Spicy Chicken and Potato Soup - MA SNAP-ED

Ingredients

• 1 cup onion, chopped
• 1 tablespoon garlic, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1/4 pound chicken, thawed, cut up, and skin removed
• 4 cups water
• 6 small red potatoes, chopped (or 1 can, about 15 ounces, low-sodium sliced potatoes)
• 1/4 cup white rice, uncooked (or brown rice)
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder (or paprika)
• 1 cup fresh peas (or 1/2 can, about 8 ounces, low-sodium green peas)
• cayenne or jalapeño chilies, diced (1/2 teaspoon, optional)
• parsley or cilantro, chopped (1/2 cup, optional)