YUCATAN - STYLE CHICKEN AND VEGETABLE SOUP

Yucatan - Style Chicken and Vegetable Soup image

Provided by adriennenewton

Categories < 60 Mins

Time 40m

Yield 8 cups, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

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1 large onion, chopped
3 -4 garlic cloves, chopped
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 -2 chipotle chile in adobo, chopped (canned)
3 medium carrots, chopped
5 cups chicken broth or 5 cups turkey stock
2 cups coarsely chopped tomatoes
1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
1 lb chopped cooked chicken
2 medium zucchini, chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1/3 cup sour cream
1 avocado, pitted, peeled, and chopped
1 lime, cut into wedges
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

In a 4-quart Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat.
Add onion, saute for 3 minutes.
Add garlic, and chipotle peppers. Cook and stir for 3 minutes.
Add carrots. Cook and stir for 4 minutes more.
Add broth, tomatoes, zucchini,and salt.
Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
Add turkey, and chopped cilantro, cover and cook for 5 minutes more.
Place in bowls.
Serve with optional garnishes (avocado, lime wedges, and cilantro sprigs)on the side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 309.2, Fat 16.4, SaturatedFat 4.5, Cholesterol 62.4, Sodium 770.4, Carbohydrate 15.8, Fiber 5.2, Sugar 6.2, Protein 26.1