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Cilantro Lime Chicken Soup

This Cilantro Lime Chicken Soup recipe is SO easy to make but the flavors will amaze you, so bright and herby!
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This Cilantro Lime Chicken Soup recipe is SO easy to make but the flavors will amaze you, so bright and herby!
Prep Time:5 minutes
Cook Time:25 minutes
Total Time:30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 quart chicken stock
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 boneless skinless chicken breast
  • ¼ bunch cilantro stems
  • ½ small lime rind & peel removed
  • 1-2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • to serve: fresh avocado cilantro leaves, jasmine rice

Instructions

  • In a medium pot over medium high heat, simmer the chicken stock, water, chicken breast, cilantro stems, lime, and salt.
  • Simmer until chicken is cooked, about 30 minutes. Strain the cilantro and lime from the soup and return soup to pot. Meanwhile, pull the chicken into shreds and return to the pot.
  • Cook for 5 more minutes to heat through.
  • Serve with jasmine rice, avocado, and fresh cilantro leaves.