Description
Chicken Chili Lime Soup with tender shredded chicken, fresh lime juice, smoky spices, and creamy avocado in a vibrant broth.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.1 pounds chicken drumsticks
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 6 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1–2 fresh chili peppers, sliced
- 1/2 cup sliced leek
- 2 medium avocados, diced
- Juice of 1 lime
- 6 cups water or chicken broth
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Heat olive oil and cook onion and leek until softened
- Add garlic and cook briefly
- Add chicken, oregano, paprika, chili peppers, and salt
- Pour in water or broth and simmer 30–35 minutes
- Remove chicken, shred meat, discard bones
- Return shredded chicken and simmer 5 minutes
- Stir in cilantro and lime juice
- Serve topped with avocado and remaining cilantro
Notes
- Adjust chili amount for spice preference
- Use broth for richer flavor
- Add rice or corn for a heartier soup
- Store up to 3 days; add avocado before serving
Food safety: if you cook the chicken yourself, make sure it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C), as recommended by the USDA and Health Canada.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 110mg