Chicken & Lime Soup Recipe

Name: Chicken & Lime Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 quart chicken stock; 2 limes, just the juice; 1 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano; 1 teaspoon dried basil; 1 teaspoon pureed chipotle chile; 1 bay leaf; to taste white pepper; to taste salt; 12 lb boneless skinless chicken breast; 1 cup tomatoes, diced; ½ cup red onion, chopped; 1 tablespoon cilantro, minced; 4 ounces reduced-fat monterey jack cheese, cubed; 2 corn tortillas, cut in strips; 4 lime slices; 4 sprigs cilantro

Servings: persons

1 quart chicken stock
2 limes, just the juice
1 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon pureed chipotle chile
1 bay leaf
to taste white pepper
to taste salt
12 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
1 cup tomatoes, diced
½ cup red onion, chopped
1 tablespoon cilantro, minced
4 ounces reduced-fat monterey jack cheese, cubed
2 corn tortillas, cut in strips
4 lime slices
4 sprigs cilantro

1
Poach chicken breasts then shred.
2
Combine stock, lime juice, oregano, basil, pureed chipotle and bay leaf in stockpot.
3
Season to taste with salt and white pepper.
4
Bring to boil.
5
Simmer 15 minutes.
6
Add shredded chicken, tomatoes, red onion and cilantro.
7
Bring to boil.
8
Simmer 5 minutes.
9
Adjust seasonings to taste.
10
Ladle very hot soup into warm soup bowls.
11
Drop in cheese cubes.
12
Garnish each serving with a few baked tortilla strips, lime slices, non-fat sour cream and cilantro sprig.

2517

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

441

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 quart chicken stock, 2 limes, just the juice, 1 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano, 1 teaspoon dried basil, and more.

Yes, Chicken & Lime Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chicken & Lime Soup

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