Cilantro Lime Chicken Soup

avocado, chicken, cilantro, lime, Soup

Makes 4 Servings ∙ Difficulty Easy ∙ Source RebeccaC

Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 small onion , diced
  • 2 cloves garlic , crushed
  • 1 Tbsp chili powder
  • 1 cup pre-cooked chicken , shredded or diced (about 2 chicken breast halves)
  • 5 cups chicken stock or broth
  • 1 cup fresh corn kernels
  • 1 cup chopped tomatoes
  • 1/2 of a bunch of fresh cilantro sprigs , tied together with kitchen twine
  • 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
  • 4-5 drops Tabasco sauce (depending on taste)
  • Salt & pepper to taste
  • Garnishes
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro , chopped
  • flesh from one medium avocado , diced
  • sour cream or greek yogurt
  • tortilla chips , crushed

Directions

Heat olive oil in a heavy, large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and saute until soft, about 2-3 minutes. Add chili powder and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add chicken, broth, corn, tomatoes and cilantro bunch. Bring mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer over medium-low heat for 15 - 20 minutes to allow flavors to meld.


Remove and discard cilantro bunch. Add lime juice, Tabasco, salt & pepper to taste. To serve, ladle soup into bowls and garnish with chopped cilantro, avocado, sour cream and tortilla chips.

Notes

The soup is spicy and savory but the fresh lime juice and cilantro balance it with a zesty, refreshing zip thats light enough for even a Miami-in-June kind of night. I suggest topping your bowl with a handful of crushed tortilla chips and (if you're not pregnant) pouring a JiT-Arita to complete the meal.