How to Make Spicy Lime Avocado Soup - A Step-by-Step Guide

Spicy lime avocado soup is a refreshing and zesty dish that is perfect for a warm summer day. This creamy and vibrant soup is packed with flavor and healthy fats, making it a satisfying and nourishing meal.

Avocados are the star of this soup, lending their rich and creamy texture to the dish. They also add a dose of healthy monounsaturated fats, making this soup not only delicious, but also nutritious.

The addition of lime juice and zest gives the soup a bright and tangy flavor ...

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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

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 22 mins
  • Total Time: 52 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • 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 onion, lime juice, 1/2 cup cilantro, jalapeno peppers, and garlic 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. Let cook until just heated through, about 5 minutes. Stir chicken into the pot.
  • Ladle soup into 4 bowls. Top with remaining 1/2 onion, 1/2 cup cilantro, avocado, and queso fresco.
  • Nutrition

    495 cal.

    • Total Fat: 37g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 34mg
    • Sodium: 539mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 29g
    • Dietary Fiber: 16g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 19g
    • Vitamin C: 40mg
    • Calcium: 111mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 1532mg