Italian Lime Chicken Soup

Shredded chicken is added to chicken broth along with tomato juice, cilantro and lime juice. Chopped onion and canned tomatoes are also included.

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Ingredients:

• 1 Tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium sweet onion, chopped
• 1 Tablespoon minced garlic
• 14 oz can petite diced tomatoes
• with basil, garlic, and oregano
• 3 cans (14 oz) chicken broth
• 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
• Juice of 1 lime (about 2 Tbsp)
• 1/3 cup chopped cilantro
• Salt
• Pepper

Method

Heat olive oil in a skillet. Saute onion and garlic. Drain tomatoes, reserving juice. Add tomatoes to skillet and saute about 5 minutes; set aside. In a large saucepan simmer chicken broth until heated. Add shredded chicken, lime juice, cilantro, juice from the tomatoes and the onion mixture. Salt and pepper to taste. Simmer on low about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Notes:

Number of servings: 4

Submitted By: pamela.s
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