Description
Experience the delightful fusion of tender chicken, fresh herbs, and zesty lime in every spoonful of this Chicken and Lime Soup. Perfect for chilly evenings or when you’re feeling under the weather, this comforting dish is not only easy to make but also visually stunning. Serve it as a main course or an appetizer, and watch your guests rave about its vibrant flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice (about 2 limes)
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping the chicken into bite-sized pieces and dicing the onion, garlic, carrots, and celery.
- In a large pot over medium heat, heat olive oil until shimmering. Add onions and sauté until translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in minced garlic along with cumin and chili powder; cook for another minute.
- Add the chicken pieces and cook until no longer pink (5-7 minutes).
- Pour in chicken broth along with chopped carrots and celery; bring to a gentle boil before reducing heat to simmer for 15-20 minutes.
- Stir in fresh lime juice and chopped cilantro; adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve hot with extra lime wedges on the side.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 615mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg