Lime Soup With Chicken Recipe

Name: Lime Soup With Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 medium green pepper, seeded, diced medium (about 1/2 lb, 1 1/2 cups); 1 small red onion, peeled and chopped (about 1/4 lb, 3/4 cup); 1 large garlic clove, peeled and finely chopped; 1 teaspoon sea salt; ½ teaspoon ground cumin; ¼ teaspoon oregano leaves, crushed; ⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 pinch ground cloves; 3 medium plum tomatoes, peeled, seeded, diced medium (about 1 lb total); 4 (14 ounce) cans reduced-sodium chicken broth; 1 lime, sliced, plus; 2 limes, juice of (2-4 Tbsp); ½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped; 3 cups shredded cooked chicken or 3 cups shredded cooked turkey; 1 avocado, peeled, diced medium; cilantro (to garnish)

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium green pepper, seeded, diced medium (about 1/2 lb, 1 1/2 cups)
1 small red onion, peeled and chopped (about 1/4 lb, 3/4 cup)
1 large garlic clove, peeled and finely chopped
1 teaspoon sea salt
½ teaspoon ground cumin
¼ teaspoon oregano leaves, crushed
⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 pinch ground cloves
3 medium plum tomatoes, peeled, seeded, diced medium (about 1 lb total)
4 (14 ounce) cans reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 lime, sliced, plus
2 limes, juice of (2-4 Tbsp)
½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
3 cups shredded cooked chicken or 3 cups shredded cooked turkey
1 avocado, peeled, diced medium
cilantro (to garnish)

1
Heat oil in large stockpot over medium-high, until oil faintly smokes.
2
Add pepper and onion.
3
Cook, stirring occasionally until soft but not brown, 3-4 minute.
4
Add garlic, cook, stirring 1 minute Add salt, cumin, oregano, cinnamon and cloves; cook, stirring 1 minute Add tomatoes, stock, sliced lime and cilantro; simmer 10 minute.
5
Add juice of 2 limes to soup.
6
Add chicken.
7
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
8
Bring back to simmer.
9
Ladle into warmed bowls.
10
Garnish with avocado and cilantro.

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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: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 medium green pepper, seeded, diced medium (about 1/2 lb, 1 1/2 cups), 1 small red onion, peeled and chopped (about 1/4 lb, 3/4 cup), 1 large garlic clove, peeled and finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Lime Soup With Chicken 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 Soup With Chicken

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Variations & substitutions

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