How to Make Avocado Soup with Chicken and Lime - A Step-by-Step Guide

Avocado soup with chicken and lime is a refreshing and satisfying dish that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. This recipe combines the creaminess of ripe avocados with the tangy flavor of lime and the heartiness of shredded chicken, creating a well-rounded and flavorful soup that will surely become a new favorite in your recipe arsenal.

Avocados are the star of this soup, providing a rich and creamy base that is not only delicious but also packed with healthy fats and nutrients. ...

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Ingredients

  • 4 (6 inch) corn tortillas, julienned
  • 1 ½ tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 white onion, sliced thinly
  • 8 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
  • 4 fresh jalapeno peppers, sliced
  • 8 ounces skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into thin strips
  • 1 quart chicken broth
  • ¼ cup fresh lime juice
  • 1 tomato, seeded and diced
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 avocado - peeled, pitted and diced
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Arrange tortilla strips on a baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Cook onion, garlic, and jalapenos in oil until lightly browned, 4 to 5 minutes. Stir in chicken, chicken broth, lime juice, tomato, salt and pepper. Gently simmer until chicken is no longer pink, about 10 minutes. Stir in avocado and cilantro and heat through, 3 to 5 minutes. Adjust seasonings to taste.
  • Ladle soup into bowls and sprinkle with tortilla strips to serve.
  • Nutrition

    294 cal.

    • Total Fat: 15g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 37mg
    • Sodium: 1048mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 25g
    • Dietary Fiber: 7g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 17g
    • Vitamin C: 24mg
    • Calcium: 59mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 590mg