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Mexican Lime Chicken Rice Soup

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A vibrant and comforting Mexican Lime Chicken Rice Soup packed with flavor from lime and cilantro, perfect for cool evenings.

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 jalapeno, seeded and diced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 pound chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup cooked long-grain white rice
  • 1 can (14 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 2 limes, juiced
  • 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. Add onion, jalapeno, and garlic, and sauté until the onion is softened, about 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in cumin, chili powder, paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper, and cook for 1 minute to let the spices bloom.
  4. Add chicken pieces to the pot and cook until lightly browned on all sides.
  5. Pour in chicken broth and diced tomatoes, bringing the mixture to a simmer.
  6. Reduce heat, cover, and let it simmer for 10 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
  7. Stir in the cooked rice, lime juice, and chopped cilantro, warming through.
  8. Taste and adjust the seasoning before serving hot.

Notes

Serve with warm tortilla chips or crusty bread. Can be made vegan by using vegetable broth and swapping chicken for tofu or chickpeas.

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