Green Chili Chicken and Lime Soup

Photo and Recipe courtesy of Picky Palate:  This soup was really good.  It reminded me a lot after I made it of a tortilla soup, but the lime added a new flavor that we really liked.  We will most likely be making this again in our household.

Green Chili Chicken and Lime Soup

2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

1 onion, chopped

4 cloves fresh or roasted garlic

80 oz chicken broth, 2 1/2 cartons of the 32 oz

10 oz can rotel tomatoes, mild

7 oz can diced green chilies

4 medium boneless skinless chicken breasts; cooked, shredded and lightly seasoned with salt and pepper

2 1/2 Cups cooked rice

1/4 Cup fresh lime juice

1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin

Pinches of Kosher salt, fresh cracked black pepper, Garlic Salt, Parsley or other

1 bunch of fresh cilantro, chopped

Fresh diced avocados (optional)

1 Cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)

Tortilla chips (optional)

1.  Place oil into a large dutch oven over medium heat.  Saute onion for 5 minutes then add in garlic; cook for 1 minute.  Stir in chicken broth, tomtoes, green chilies, chicken breast, rice, lime juice and seasonings.  Cook for 5 minutes; taste and season according to your liking.  Right before serving add chopped cilantro.

2.  Serve soup with fresh diced avocado, shredded cheese and crushed chips if desired.  10-12 servings