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Chicken and Lime Soup

Course Soup, Soup, Stew & Chili
Servings 5 people

Ingredients

  • 4 chicken breast halves boneless, skinless
  • 2 6" flour tortillas cut into strips
  • 6 cups 1.4 L chicken broth low-fat, low-sodium
  • 1 medium onion strung, use Cone #2
  • 4oz 2.5 ml chopped green chilies
  • 1/2 tsp 2.5 ml oregano dried
  • 1 lime fresh, juice and zest, shredded, use Cone #1
  • 1/8 tsp 0.6 ml black pepper
  • 1 clove garlic shredded, use Cone #1
  • 1 cup 180 g tomato chopped
  • 2 tbs .8 g parsley or cilantro, snipped

Instructions

  • Cut chicken breasts into bite-size pieces. Set aside.
  • Preheat skillet over medium heat. Place tortillas in skillet and toast 8 - 10 minutes or until light brown. Remove from skillet and cool.
  • In roaster over medium heat, combine chicken broth, onions, chili peppers, oregano, ¼ teaspoon lime zest, 2 tablespoons lime juice, black pepper and garlic. Bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low and cook 5 minutes.
  • Stir in chicken and cover. Increase heat to medium. When Vapo-Valve™ clicks steadily, reduce heat to low and cook 7 - 9 minutes or until chicken is tender.
  • Stir in tomatoes and cover. Heat thoroughly.
  • When ready to serve, sprinkle with parsley or cilantro. Top individual servings with tortilla strips.