Spicy Lime Avocado Soup



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Prep Time:
30 mins

Cook Time:
25 mins

Total Time:
55 mins

Servings:
4


Ingredients

  • 2skinless, boneless chicken breasts
  • 1tablespoonolive oil
  • 1largewhite onion, chopped, divided
  • 1cupchopped cilantro, divided
  • 2jalapeño peppers, halved and thinly sliced
  • 3limes, juiced
  • 3clovesgarlic, minced
  • 4cupswater
  • 2tablespoonsreduced-sodium chicken bouillon powder
  • 3largefirm, ripe avocados, cut into chunks
  • ¼cupcrumbled queso fresco, or to taste

  • Directions

    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), about 7 minutes. Drain.

    Run cool water over chicken to speed cooling process. Shred or finely slice chicken.

    Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add 1/2 of the onion, 1/2 cup cilantro, jalapeño peppers, lime juice, and garlic; cook until onion is slightly greenish in color, about 5 minutes.

    Combine 4 cups water and bouillon powder in a small bowl; pour into the pot. Cook until just heated through, about 5 minutes. Stir in chicken.

    Ladle soup into four bowls. Top with remaining avocado, onion, cilantro, and queso fresco.



    Recipe Tip

    Substitute Monterey Jack or mozzarella cheese for the queso fresco if preferred.


    Nutrition Facts (per serving)

    495 Calories
    37g Fat
    29g Carbs
    19g Protein

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