Spicy Lime Avocado Soup

Description

My husband tried to tell me not to submit this recipe… he doesn’t want the whole world to know about it, but I say share what you have! Serve with warm tortilla chips and a nice large mojito. Top with sour cream or creme fraiche if desired.

Ingredients

  • 2 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 large white onion, chopped, divided
  • 3 limes, juiced
  • 1 cup chopped cilantro, divided
  • 2 jalapeno peppers, halved and thinly sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups water
  • 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium chicken bouillon powder
  • 3 large firm-ripe avocados, cut into chunks
  • ΒΌ cup crumbled queso fresco, or to taste

Instructions

  1. Bring a small pot of water to a boil. Add chicken; boil until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center reads at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C)
  2. about 7 minutes. Drain.
  3. Run cool water over chicken to speed cooling process. Shred or finely slice chicken.
  4. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add 1/2 onion
  5. lime juice
  6. 1/2 cup cilantro
  7. jalapeno peppers
  8. and garlic until onion is slightly greenish in color
  9. about 5 minutes.
  10. Combine 4 cups water and bouillon powder in a small bowl. Pour into the pot. Let cook until just heated through
  11. about 5 minutes. Stir chicken into the pot.
  12. Ladle soup into 4 bowls. Top with remaining 1/2 onion
  13. 1/2 cup cilantro
  14. avocado
  15. and queso fresco.

Prep Time: 30 mins

Cook Time: 22 mins

Total Time: 52 mins

Servings: 4

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