Spicy Lime Avocado Soup

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Top this spicy lime and avocado soup with sour cream or crème fraîche and serve it with warm tortilla chips and a nice large mojito if desired. My husband tried to tell me not to submit this recipe, as he didn’t want the whole world to know about it. But I say, share what you have!

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Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
55 mins
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • 2 skinless, boneless chicken breasts

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 1 large white onion, chopped, divided

  • 1 cup chopped cilantro, divided

  • 2 jalapeño peppers, halved and thinly sliced

  • 3 limes, juiced

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

  • 4 cups water

  • 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium chicken bouillon powder

  • 3 large firm, ripe avocados, cut into chunks

  • ¼ cup crumbled queso fresco, or to taste

Directions

  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), about 7 minutes. Drain.

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

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 495
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 37g 48%
Saturated Fat 6g 31%
Cholesterol 34mg 11%
Sodium 539mg 23%
Total Carbohydrate 29g 11%
Dietary Fiber 16g 56%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 19g 37%
Vitamin C 40mg 44%
Calcium 111mg 9%
Iron 2mg 12%
Potassium 1532mg 33%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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