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Ingredients
| chicken stock: 1 qt |
| limes: 2 |
| dried oregano (ground): 1 tsp |
| fresh basil (chopped): 1 tsp |
| bay leaf: 1 |
| chipotle peppers (chopped): 1 tsp |
| chicken breasts: 2 breasts (Halves) |
| red tomatoes (chopped): 1 cup |
| onions - red (chopped): 1/2 cup |
| fresh cilantro (coriander): 1 Tbl |
| jalapeno cheese: 4 oz |
| corn tortillas: 2 tortillas |
| avocados: 1 |
| limes: 1 (4 slices) |
| fresh cilantro (coriander): 4 sprigs |
El Torito Chicken-Lime Soup
Credit: mexican.food.com
User rating:
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Prep Time
35 min -
Cook Time
60 min -
Servings
4 serving(s)
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1
Combine stock, lime juice, oregano, basil, pureed chipotle and bay leaf in a stockpot; and season to taste with salt and white pepper.
2
Bring to a boil and simmer for 15 minutes.
3
Add shredded chicken, tomatoes, red onion and cilantro; bring to a boil and simmer for 5 minutes.
4
Adjust seasonings to taste.
5
Ladle very hot soup into warm soup bowls, drop in cheese cubes.
6
Garnish each serving with a few tortilla strips, avocado slices and a cilantro sprig.
7
Makes about one quart or 4 one cup servings.