MEXICAN CHICKEN SOUP
Moving into the cold nights of fall and early winter, this makes excellent comfort food with the soothing properties of chicken soup with just enough kick to make it interesting and fun. Always a hit with the kids, too, though they like it light on the garnishes. I saw a friend eating a chicken soup at a Mexican restaurant and...
Provided by Brian Blackley
Categories Chicken Soups
Time 1h45m
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- 1. Combine tomatoes, onion, bell pepper, jalapenos, lime juice, cilantro, salt and pepper in a bowl. Stir, mixing flavors together. Set aside.
- 2. Boil chicken breasts in a boiler with two quarts of water about 10-15 minutes, until cooked through. Discard water and set aside chicken to cool.
- 3. Put chicken broth and tomato mixture into the same boiler (washing not necessary). Set on high heat for 10 minutes.
- 4. Shred chicken breasts into bite sized pieces and drop into boiler.
- 5. Once soup comes to a boil, reduce heat to low and cover. Simmer 15 minutes.
- 6. Slice avocados into bite sized pieces or wedges. Coat with juice of remaining half of fresh lime to retain freshness and color. Salt and pepper avocados to taste.
- 7. Serve soup in bowls over about 1/4 cup of cooked rice and garnish with lime, avocado slices, and tortilla chips (optional). Enjoy!
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Ajmat Khan
[email protected]This soup is amazing! It's so easy to make and it's absolutely delicious!
Shahzadi Kuri
[email protected]This soup is delicious! I love the combination of flavors. The chicken is so tender and the vegetables are cooked perfectly.
Beatrice Mutahi
[email protected]This soup is a must-try! It's so flavorful and comforting. I love that it's made with simple, everyday ingredients.
Heshan Ranasinghe
[email protected]This soup is amazing! The flavors are so well-balanced and the chicken is so tender. I will definitely be making this soup again and again.
CHOPP_ER
[email protected]I love this soup! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I usually double the recipe so I can have leftovers for lunch the next day.
Mr Awais
[email protected]This soup is delicious! The chicken is tender and the broth is flavorful. I love the addition of corn and black beans. It's a great soup for a weeknight meal.
Great Eva
[email protected]I've made this soup several times and it's always a hit! It's so flavorful and comforting. I love that I can adjust the spiciness to my liking. It's a great soup for a cold winter day.
Tom Mazz
[email protected]This soup is so easy to make and it's absolutely delicious! I love that I can use leftover chicken to make it. It's a great way to use up leftovers and it's a healthy and filling meal.
Johir Bd
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of Mexican food, but this soup was really good! The broth is flavorful and the chicken is tender. I would definitely make this soup again.
Imran Safder
[email protected]This soup is amazing! I love the combination of flavors. The chicken is so tender and the vegetables are cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy-to-make soup.
Crush Man
[email protected]I made this soup for my family and they all loved it! Even my picky eater son ate two bowls. The soup is so flavorful and the chicken is so tender. I will definitely be making this soup again.
Wesley Gossett
[email protected]This Mexican chicken soup is the perfect comfort food! It's hearty, flavorful, and easy to make. I love that it's a one-pot meal, so cleanup is a breeze.