Big Al Deli's Hot Chicken Soup Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 oz. vegetable oil
• 1 medium (1cup) red onion, chopped
• 2-3 ribs celery (1cup) sliced
• 2-3 medium carrots (1cup) sliced
• 1 medium bell pepper (1cup) chopped
• 2 cups chopped okra (fresh or frozen)
• 1 tablespoon fresh chopped cilantro
• 1 tablespoon fresh chopped garlic
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 2 cups half and half
• 1 teaspoon chopped chipotle pepper
• 1 teaspoon chopped habanero pepper
• 2 cups cooked rice
• 2 cups skinless, boneless chicken
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 3 ounces of orange juice