Beef Jerky & Rice Soup (Sopa De Carne Seca Y Arroz)

• sticks of dried smoked beef jerky↗6 -8
• quart boiling water1
• tablespoon lard or 1 tablespoon vegetable oil↗1
• cup rice↗3⁄4
• ripe tomatoes, chopped↗3
• yellow onion, chopped↗1
• teaspoon salt↗1⁄2
• whole dried chili↗1
• green sweet pepper, cored seeded and diced (optional)↗1

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   In stockpot add boiling water and jerky.

2. 2

   Let set 15 minutes. Take out of water and cut in small pieces. Return to pot.Heat on low setting.

3. 3

   In frying pan, add lard or oil, add rice and onions and salt. Brown the rice and cook the onion until slightly browned. Add tomatoes and chili pepper. Cook for about 10 minutes. Add all ingredients to stockpot.

4. 4

   Simmer about 15 minutes until rice is cooked. Take out whole chili pepper before serving. There should be enough salt in the jerky so you do not need to add except for the 1/2 tsp of salt called for in the recipe. Serve with tortilla chips.