MEXICAN CHICKEN SOUP

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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

5 medium chopped tomatoes
1 medium chopped white or yellow onion
1 medium chopped red, yellow or green bell pepper (yellow or red for sweeter flavor)
1/4 c fresh chopped cilantro
2 small diced jalapeno peppers (fresh or from the jar)
1/4 c fresh lime juice, or juice of half a lime
1 tsp salt
1/2 Tbsp course ground pepper
4 large boneless chicken breasts
2 qt water
4 can(s) chicken broth
2 medium avacados
1/4 c lime juice or the juice of remaining half of lime
2 c rice, prepared

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!

Henry Ojo
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I've made this soup several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The soup is flavorful, filling, and easy to make. I highly recommend it.


ABDULRAHMAN
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This soup is the perfect comfort food. It's hearty, flavorful, and easy to make. I love to serve it with a side of cornbread.


itx uzair0ffiacil
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I tried this recipe last night and it was a hit! The soup was flavorful and satisfying. I especially liked the addition of the corn and black beans.


Frank Western
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This soup is amazing! I love the combination of flavors. It's also very easy to make. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Oluchi Abiye
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I made this soup for my family last night and it was a hit! The soup was flavorful and satisfying. I especially liked the addition of the corn and black beans.


Christie Reeves
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This soup is delicious and easy to make. I love the combination of flavors. It's the perfect soup for a cold winter day.


Ramchandra Gurung
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I've made this soup several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The soup is flavorful, filling, and easy to make. I highly recommend it.


Juan Sebasti√°n Moreno Monroy
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This soup is the perfect comfort food. It's hearty, flavorful, and easy to make. I love to serve it with a side of cornbread.


Ghimeere Santosh
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I tried this recipe last night and it was a hit! The soup was flavorful and satisfying. I especially liked the addition of the corn and black beans.


Waz Anakhonda
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This soup is amazing! I love the combination of flavors. It's also very easy to make. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Joseph OBO
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I made this soup for my family last night and they loved it! The soup was easy to make and the ingredients were easy to find. The soup was also very flavorful and filling. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Babi Dhital
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This is a great recipe! I've made it several times and it always turns out delicious. The chicken is always so tender and flavorful, and the broth is rich and satisfying. I especially love the addition of the corn and black beans, which add a nice sw


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