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Cilantro Lime Soup
 
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes
Cook Time: 20 Minutes
Ready In: 20 Minutes
Servings: 4
A very nice Mexican style soup. Stands alone or use as a starter for Mexican dinner.
Ingredients:
2 tbs olive oil
1 onion,chopped
2 garlic cloves,minced
1 tbs chili powder
2 skinless boneless chicken breast halves,cut in 3/4 pieces
5 cups low-sodium canned chicken broth
1 cup fresh or frozen corn kernals
1 cup chopped,seeded tomatoes
1/2 bunch fresh cilantro sprigs, tied together with kitchen twine
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/4c fresh lime juice
sour cream
Directions:
1. Heat oil in heavy large saucepan over med-high heat. Add onion and garlic;saute until slightly softened,about 3 mins. Add chili powder;stir 1 min. Add chicken;stir 2 mins. Add broth,corn,tomatoes and 1/2 bunch cilantro sprigs to saucepan;bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until chicken is cooked through ,about 10 mins. Discard cilantro sprig.(This can be done 1 day ahead,Chill. Bring to a simmer before continuing.)
2. Add chopped cilantro and lime juice to soup. Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with sour cream.
By RecipeOfHealth.com