Cilantro Lime Soup Recipe

This vibrant Cilantro Lime Chicken Soup bursts with fresh flavors! A quick and easy recipe perfect for a weeknight meal, it combines tender chicken, zesty lime juice, and fragrant cilantro for a taste of sunshine in every bowl. Garnished with creamy sour cream and crispy tortilla strips, it's a complete and satisfying meal.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 0 mins
Calories 223 kcal
Protein 40g
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Ingredients for Cilantro Lime Soup

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How to Make Cilantro Lime Soup

  1. Heat 6 cups of chicken broth in a medium pot over medium heat.
  2. Add 1 medium onion (chopped), 2 cloves garlic (minced), 1 tablespoon chili powder, 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes (undrained), 1 large bunch cilantro (roughly chopped), and 1-2 serrano chiles (minced, adjust to taste) to the broth.
  3. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. Add 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or cubed, and simmer for an additional 5-7 minutes, or until heated through.
  5. Remove the large bunch of cilantro from the soup using a slotted spoon. Discard the large bunch.
  6. Stir in 1 cup frozen corn and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until heated through.
  7. Stir in 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro and the juice of 2 limes.
  8. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  9. Ladle into bowls and garnish with a dollop of sour cream and crushed baked tortilla strips.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

42 g

Sugar

20g

Fat

10g

Carbs

6g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Cilantro Lime Soup?

Cilantro Lime Soup takes about 20 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 0 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Cilantro Lime Soup?

Cilantro Lime Soup has approximately 223 calories per serving, with about 40 g protein, 6 g carbohydrates and 12 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Cilantro Lime Soup?

The key ingredients for Cilantro Lime Soup are Dried Chipotle Chiles, Tomatoes, Chicken Breast, Chicken Broth, Chili Powder, Cilantro. See the full list with measurements above.

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