CHICKEN SOUP WITH LIME AND AVOCADO

Chicken Soup with Lime and Avocado image

Provided by Vickie Parks

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 qt chicken stock (or 1 quart stock and 1 quart water)
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 large carrot, thinly sliced
1 stalk(s) celery, chopped
1 large serrano chile or jalapeno pepper, minced (and seeded, if desired)
14 oz can diced tomatoes, drained (or about 1 pound fresh tomatoes, diced)
1 c cooked chicken breast, shredded finely
1 tsp ground cumin
1/4 c chopped cilantro
1 to 2 Tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice (plus thin slices lime, for garnish)
1 large avocado, cut into small dices or thinly sliced
crispy corn tortilla chips, for garnish
1/2 c sour cream, for garnish

Steps:

1. Bring the chicken stock to a simmer. Add the onion, carrot, celery, garlic and chile, and simmer 15 minutes.
2. Add the tomatoes, and simmer for another five minutes. Taste and adjust salt, then stir in the chicken breast, cumin and chopped cilantro. Cover and let sit for five minutes. Add the lime juice.
3. Divide the avocado between four soup bowls. Ladle in the soup, place a slice of lime on each bowl, and sprinkle crispy tortilla chips and a generous dollop (about 1/8 sour cream) on top of each serving. Serve immediately.