My husband tried to tell me not to submit this recipe… he doesn’t want the whole world to know about it, but I say share what you have! Serve with warm tortilla chips and a nice large mojito. Top with sour cream or creme fraiche if desired.
Ingredients
- 2 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large white onion, chopped, divided
- 3 limes, juiced
- 1 cup chopped cilantro, divided
- 2 jalapeno peppers, halved and thinly sliced
- 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
Step 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.
Step 2
Run cool water over chicken to speed cooling process. Shred or finely slice chicken.
Step 3
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add 1/2 onion, lime juice, 1/2 cup cilantro, jalapeno peppers, and garlic until onion is slightly greenish in color, about 5 minutes.
Step 4
Combine 4 cups water and bouillon powder in a small bowl. Pour into the pot. Let cook until just heated through, about 5 minutes. Stir chicken into the pot.
Step 5
Ladle soup into 4 bowls. Top with remaining 1/2 onion, 1/2 cup cilantro, avocado, and queso fresco.
Recipe Tip
Substitute Monterey Jack or mozzarella cheese for the queso fresco if preferred.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
Calories 495 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat37g | 48% |
Saturated Fat6g | 31% |
Cholesterol34mg | 11% |
Sodium539mg | 23% |
Total Carbohydrate29g | 11% |
Dietary Fiber16g | 56% |
Total Sugars5g | |
Protein19g | |
Vitamin C40mg | 198% |
Calcium111mg | 9% |
Iron2mg | 12% |
Potassium1532mg | 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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