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Mexican Chicken Lime Soup

  • Author: EveryDay
  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 35 mins
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

A hearty chicken soup with a hint of spice from adobo and a delicious lime zest.


Ingredients

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  • 2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 6 cloves garlic, diced
  • 3 chicken breasts, cut into 1/2" pieces
  • 2 canned chipotle chiles in adobo sauce, finely chopped
  • 2 Tablespoons adobo sauce
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups frozen corn kernels
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro, plus more for garnishing
  • Juice of 2 large limes
  • Salt and pepper
  • 2 avocados, thinly sliced lengthwise
  • Crushed tortilla chips

Instructions

  1. Heat the oil in a large pot, then add onion and garlic. Cook over medium heat for about 8 minutes, or until onion is beginning to brown.
  2. Push the onion to one side of the pot, and add the chicken. Cook for about 5 minutes while turning the pieces, allowing it to brown slightly.
  3. Stir in chopped chipotles and sauce before adding the broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer for 15 minutes.
  4. Add frozen corn 5 minutes before serving.
  5. Remove from heat, stir in cilantro and lime juice, add salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Top each bowl with sliced avocado, cilantro, and serve with tortilla chips.