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CHICKEN, LIME AND TORTILLA SOUP 
1/2 lb. chicken breast, boneless and skinless
4 cups chicken stock
juice of 3 limes
1/2 cup tomato juice
1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
1 tsp. chopped green chilies
1 jalapeno, chopped
1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
3 green onions, chopped
1/4 cup rice
1/4 cup corn
1 avocado per each bowl (diced small)
1 cup mixed Mexican cheese (shredded)
1 tsp. minced garlic
1/2 tsp. ground black pepper
salt to taste
tortilla strips

Simmer chicken stock, tomato, Worcestershire, and lime juices with the jalapeno, cilantro for 45 minutes.

While simmering; grill the chicken until cooked all of the way through, then dice into small cubes or strips.

Strain soup and add green onion, chilies, red bell pepper, rice, corn, garlic and simmer for 20 minutes.

Place the tortilla strips, diced Avocado and shredded cheese on a side plate to be added by the guests as desired.

Note: To make sure that your avocado doesn't turn brown toss it in some extra lime juice.

Submitted by: Gabrielle B.

recipe reviews
Chicken, Lime and Tortilla Soup
 #15433
 Leigh says:
My family loves this recipe!! We cook it once every two weeks. The recipe does not need any modifications.
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 Gina Richardson (Texas) says:
This is an excellent recipe for Tortilla Soup! This is a recipe that I will keep, and pass on friends and family.
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 Tony S. (Florida) says:
Excellent taste. Made the following modifications:

Added a half cup of sliced mushrooms; no rice; substituted a small can of plain tomato sauce for the tomato juice; no green pepper; 1 medium minced fresh jalapeno; garnished with a dollop of sour cream, tortilla chips, and fresh avocado.

It was a big hit - even with the kids. You're going to want to double the batch - I promise.
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 Chris (California) says:
Made this last night. Terrific! Even my daughter enjoyed it. Left out the corn. Also had a notion the soup itself would be thicker. But, with respect to taste, didn't matter.
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 Gael (Texas) replies:
Just a comment about the soups thickness. Tortilla soup has always been more of a clear broth, rather than a thick one. But, you can always thicken it with more vegetables. Some restaurants serve rice on the side that you can then add (to your bowl), depending on your preferences. But to stay authentic...
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 Emily (British Columbia) says:
We just finished a big pot of this; delicious! Not sure if our jalapeno was a bit weak, but next time we might add two the broth to give it a bit more kick.

We also grilled up our own tortillas in a bit of olive oil and sea salt instead of using chips. Great flavour!
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 Michelle lou Lynch (California) says:
I always use this recipe, the family loves it and so do I!
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 Christine (Texas) says:
Best recipe I have found for Tortilla soup, needs NOTHING modified. I added lots of jalapeno just for heat (personal preference) but so flavorful it still would have been perfect without any change.

 

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