EL TORITO CHICKEN-LIME SOUP

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This recipe is an old time favorite at El Torito; and a delicious soup that we have really enjoyed. The restaurant, when submitting this recipe to the LA Times for their reader request column, also suggested that this can be made into a whole meal soup by adding hominy, corn or other grains. They also serve this at their weekend brunch.

Provided by lynnski LA

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h

Yield 1 quart soup, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 quart chicken stock
2 limes, juice of
1 teaspoon dried oregano, Mexican
1 teaspoon basil, dried
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon chipotle chile, pureed
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
2 chicken breast halves, cooked and shredded
1 cup tomatoes, julienne-cut
1/2 cup red onion, julienne-cut
1 tablespoon cilantro, minced
4 ounces jalapeno jack cheese, cut into cubes
2 corn tortillas, cut into strips
1 avocado, peeled, pitted and sliced
4 lime slices
4 fresh cilantro stems

Steps:

  • Combine stock, lime juice, oregano, basil, pureed chipotle and bay leaf in a stockpot; and season to taste with salt and white pepper.
  • Bring to a boil and simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Add shredded chicken, tomatoes, red onion and cilantro; bring to a boil and simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Adjust seasonings to taste.
  • Ladle very hot soup into warm soup bowls, drop in cheese cubes.
  • Garnish each serving with a few tortilla strips, avocado slices and a cilantro sprig.
  • Makes about one quart or 4 one cup servings.

Lydiah Odera
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This soup is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Jeziikhan 123
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I love the bright and tangy flavor of this soup. It's a great way to wake up your taste buds.


sadin hosin
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This soup is the perfect comfort food. It's warm, hearty, and delicious.


Brilal Raut
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I've made this soup several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Nakabugo Halimah
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover chicken. It's also a very affordable meal.


Faith In
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I'm not a big fan of chicken soup, but this soup is an exception. It's so delicious and flavorful.


Saeed Purbaash
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This soup is so flavorful and refreshing. It's the perfect soup for a hot summer day.


Zainab Aldabashi
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I love how easy this soup is to make. It's a great weeknight meal.


Muhmaaed Sadiq
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This soup is amazing! It's the perfect combination of flavors and textures.


bd.jony_ boss
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my soup turned out slimy. I had to throw it away.


Radhekrishna Chaudhary
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This soup was a waste of time and ingredients. It was watery and tasteless.


Siyamthanda Mbokazi
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I followed the recipe exactly and the soup was bland. I had to add a lot of salt and pepper to make it taste good.


Priscah
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This soup is a little spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. I think it would be great for a party or potluck.


Krystina Crocker Mcgatha
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I've made this soup several times and it's always a winner. It's a great way to use up leftover chicken.


Okuhle Mabuya
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I made this soup for my sick husband and he loved it! It was the perfect comfort food.


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This soup is so easy to make and it's packed with flavor. I love that I can use leftover chicken to make it.


M Naveeds
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I'm not a huge fan of cilantro, so I omitted it from the recipe. The soup was still delicious, but I think it would have been even better with the cilantro.


Md.Alamgir Hossain
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This soup was a hit at my party! I made a double batch and it was all gone by the end of the night.


simion Velasquez
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great! The soup was delicious and my family loved it.


Fahad Kholil
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This soup is a flavorful and zesty dish that is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The chicken is tender and juicy, and the lime adds a bright and refreshing flavor. I also love the addition of avocado and cilantro, which give the soup a cr