Simply Souperlicious – Ethiopian-Inspired Chicken and Rice Soup*

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 small white onion, peeled and diced
• 5 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
• 6 cups chicken stock, divided
• 2 cups shredded or diced cooked chicken
• 2 large carrots, peeled and diced
• 1/2 cup Carolina white
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 tablespoon, berbere spice blend, or to taste
• 1 teaspoon Marsala spices
• 1 bunch fresh cilantro leaves
• 1/2 teaspoon of balsamic vinegar
• 1/8 teaspoon, spicy paprika
• 1 teaspoon, ginger
• 1/2 lb roasted cherry tomatoes
• 1 can diced tomatoes
• 2 eggs (lightly beaten) Salt to taste Juice of 1 lime (optional)
• garnishes: extra chopped fresh cilantro leaves, thinly-sliced green onions