Avocado-Lime Chicken Tortilla Soup
Avocado-Lime Chicken Tortilla Soup is a vibrant and nourishing dish that brings the flavors of Mexico right to your kitchen. This quick and easy recipe features tender chicken, creamy avocado, and a zesty lime kick, all topped with crispy tortilla strips for an irresistible crunch. Perfect for cozy evenings or impressing guests at dinner parties, each bowl promises a delightful fiesta of flavors that will warm you from the inside out.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- Juice of 2 limes (about 1/3 cup)
- 1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 ripe avocados, diced
- Tortilla strips for topping
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. In a large pot over medium heat, drizzle olive oil and cook chicken until browned on both sides (about 5 minutes each).
- Remove chicken from the pot. Sauté chopped onion and minced garlic in the same pot until fragrant (3-4 minutes).
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Add cooked chicken back into the pot with lime juice; simmer for about 20 minutes.
- Shred the chicken using two forks and return it to the pot.
- Stir in chopped cilantro and diced avocados just before serving.
- Serve hot in bowls topped with crispy tortilla strips.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Use freshly squeezed lime juice for enhanced flavor. For a vegetarian option, substitute chicken with black beans or chickpeas. Add diced jalapeños for extra spice.