LIME SOUP WITH TORTILLA STRIPS AND CHICKEN

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A very tasty, light, refreshing soup. I sometimes make this ahead and keep it warm in the crockpot. I also don't use nearly as much oil as the recipe calls for. From Bon Appetit.

Provided by lazyme

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 corn tortillas, strips
6 cups chicken broth
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, minced
1 tablespoon fresh orange juice
1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 boneless skinless chicken breast, thinly sliced
1/2 cup tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1/2 cup green bell pepper, chopped
1/2 cup white onion, chopped
6 slices limes

Steps:

  • Heat 1 cup oil in medium skillet over medium heat.
  • Working in batches, add tortilla strips; fry until golden, about 2 minutes.
  • Transfer to paper towels; drain.
  • Mix broth and next 4 ingredients in large saucepan; bring to boil.
  • Reduce heat; simmer 15 minutes.
  • Add lime juice; season with salt and pepper.
  • (Tortilla strips and soup can be made 1 day ahead. Store strips airtight at room temperature. Cover soup and chill; rewarm before continuing.)
  • Meanwhile, heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper.
  • Add chicken to skillet; sauté 3 minutes.
  • Add tomato, bell pepper and onion.
  • Sauté until chicken is cooked through, about 2 minutes longer.
  • Place 1 lime slice in each of 6 bowls.
  • Ladle soup over.
  • Mound tortilla strips and chicken mixture in center of each.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 446.4, Fat 42.7, SaturatedFat 6.1, Cholesterol 12.6, Sodium 775.3, Carbohydrate 6.7, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 2.3, Protein 9.9

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