Spicy Lime Avocado Soup

This spicy lime and avocado soup features shredded chicken, zesty jalapeño peppers, and cilantro in an aromatic broth topped with queso fresco cheese.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 55 mins
• Calories: 495 Calories

Ingredients

• 4 cups water
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
• 3 limes, juiced
• 1 cup chopped cilantro, divided
• 1 large white onion, chopped, divided
• 2 jalapeno peppers, halved and thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium chicken bouillon powder
• 3 large firm-ripe avocados, cut into chunks
• 0.25 cup crumbled queso fresco, or to taste

Recipe Instructions

Step 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.

Step 2

Run cool water over chicken to speed cooling process. Shred or finely slice chicken.

Step 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.

Step 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.

Step 5

Ladle soup into four bowls. Top with remaining avocado, onion, cilantro, and queso fresco.