Spicy Lime Avocado Soup
Description
This spicy lime and avocado soup features shredded chicken, zesty jalapeño peppers, and cilantro in an aromatic broth topped with queso fresco cheese.
Ingredients
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2 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 large white onion, chopped, divided
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1 cup chopped cilantro, divided
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2 jalapeno peppers, halved and thinly sliced
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3 limes, juiced
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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4 cups water
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2 tablespoons reduced-sodium chicken bouillon powder
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3 large firm-ripe avocados, cut into chunks
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1/4 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.