Daikon-and-Chicken Soup

Ingredients

• 1 (3-inch) fresh green chile
• 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 5 cups no-salt-added chicken broth
• 2 cups thinly sliced, peeled daikon radish (about 1/2 pound)
• 1 pound skinned, boned chicken breasts, thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons fish sauce
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
• 1/8 teaspoon sugar
• 2 cups hot cooked long-grain rice
• Chopped fresh cilantro (optional)

Preparation

1. Remove stem from chile; cut chile in half lengthwise, and discard seeds. Combine chile and vinegar in a blender, and process until smooth; set aside.
2. Bring broth to a simmer in a large saucepan; add radish, and cook 5 minutes. Add chile mixture, chicken, and next 3 ingredients; simmer 5 minutes or until chicken is done. Stir in rice; garnish with cilantro, if desired.