Lime Cilantro Chicken Soup Recipe

Name: Lime Cilantro Chicken Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 -1 12 lb chicken; 2 (15 ounce) cans white kidney beans; 1 large chopped white onion; 1 medium chopped jalapeno pepper; 2 medium chopped poblano peppers; 1 diced organic tomatoes; 2 limes, juice of; 2 stalks chopped celery; 3 garlic cloves; 14-½ cup chopped cilantro leaf; 1 tablespoon olive oil or 1 tablespoon grapeseed oil; 1 tablespoon cumin; 1 ½ teaspoons coriander; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 4 cups organic sodium-free chicken stock; 1 teaspoon fine ground sea salt; 1 teaspoon pepper

Servings: persons

1 -1 12 lb chicken
2 (15 ounce) cans white kidney beans
1 large chopped white onion
1 medium chopped jalapeno pepper
2 medium chopped poblano peppers
1 diced organic tomatoes
2 limes, juice of
2 stalks chopped celery
3 garlic cloves
14-½ cup chopped cilantro leaf
1 tablespoon olive oil or 1 tablespoon grapeseed oil
1 tablespoon cumin
1 ½ teaspoons coriander
1 teaspoon chili powder
4 cups organic sodium-free chicken stock
1 teaspoon fine ground sea salt
1 teaspoon pepper

1
Boil the chicken until cooked, then remove from the water and shred the chicken.
2
Season with salt and pepper and set aside.
3
Drain and rinse the beans and set aside for later.
4
In a Dutch oven, saute the chopped peppers, celery, onions, and garlic in the olive oil until soft, about 5 minutes.
5
Season the vegetables with salt and pepper.
6
Add cumin, coriander, and chili powder, and saute for another minute.
7
Add the chicken stock, beans, lime juice from 2 limes, and chopped tomato.
8
Simmer for 15 20 minutes.
9
Make sure the beans do not burn!
10
Season with any additional spices as needed.
11
Stir in the chicken and cilantro and heat for another 5 minutes.
12
Serve with tortilla chips and lime wedges!

797

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

101

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 -1 12 lb chicken, 2 (15 ounce) cans white kidney beans, 1 large chopped white onion, 1 medium chopped jalapeno pepper, and more.

Yes, Lime Cilantro Chicken 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Lime Cilantro Chicken Soup

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Variations & substitutions

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