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Cilantro Lime Chicken Soup

Cilantro Lime Chicken Soup

Looking for a quick and cozy soup? Try this delicious and easy Cilantro Lime Chicken Soup. It's gluten-free, dairy-free, and paleo.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Main Course, Side Dish, Soup
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 yellow onion diced
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 zucchini's sliced lengthwise then sliced again
  • 1 4 oz can diced mild green chilies
  • 1 14 oz can diced tomatoes
  • 8 cups chicken broth
  • 4 cups shredded chicken
  • 1 tbsp chilli powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 cup minced cilantro
  • 1 1/2 limes juiced
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 avocados diced

Method
 

  1. In a large pot, add the olive oil. Saute onions, garlic, and a dash on salt, and pepper for about 5 minutes.
  2. Add in the chicken broth, green chiles, diced tomatoes, zucchini, chicken, cumin, chili powder, oregano, paprika, salt and pepper. Cover and cook for about 20 minutes or until the zucchini is soft.
  3. Add in the lime huice, and cilantro.
  4. Adjust seasoning and serve.
  5. Top with fresh diced avocados and more cilantro.