Zesty Chicken and Rice Soup with Lime and Cilantro

Zesty Chicken and Rice Soup with Lime and Cilantro
Zesty Chicken and Rice Soup with Lime and Cilantro
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  • Preparing Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Served Person: 4
contains white meat tree nut free nut free gluten free red meat free shellfish free dairy free
  • salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • black pepper
  • canola oil
  • pinch cayenne pepper
  • 5 cups chicken stock
  • 1 teaspoon lime zest
  • 1/2 teaspoon coriander
  • 1/2 cup frozen peas thawed
  • 4 cloves garlic pressed through garlic press
  • 1 onion, diced small
  • 4 carrots, peeled and diced small
  • 3 celery ribs diced small
  • 3 – 3 1/2 cups cooked shredded chicken breast (*see note below)
  • 1/2 corn kernels
  • 3 cups cooked rice (i like to use jasmine for the additio
  • jalapeã±o slices tortilla strips, and lime wedges, for garnish
  • Carbohydrate 24.5117162680372 g
  • Cholesterol 18.0000000152163 mg
  • Fat 24.9988793810871 g
  • Fiber 1.07952500646355 g
  • Protein 16.2097862627863 g
  • Saturated Fat 3.25454862662826 g
  • Serving Size 1 1 Serving (640g)
  • Sodium 879.091625725294 mg
  • Sugar 23.4321912615736 g
  • Trans Fat 0.777393062926361 g
  • Calories 389 calories

(*To prepare the chicken breasts, use 2 split chicken breasts, bone-in and skin on, about 1 ½ pounds, total; sprinkle a couple of pinches of salt and pepper over them, and roast them at 400° for 40 minutes; once cool enough to handle, remove skin and discard bones, and shred the meat.) -Place a medium-large soup pot over medium-high heat, and drizzle in about 4 tablespoons of oil; once the oil gets hot, add in the onion, carrots, and celery, and saute for a 1-2 minutes.-Add in a couple of good pinches of salt and black pepper, plus the cumin, coriander, chili powder, and pinch of cayenne pepper, and saute for a few more minutes, until the veggies begin to become tender.-Stir in the garlic, and once it becomes aromatic, add in the chicken stock.-Bring the soup up to a rolling simmer, and then, reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer gently for 20 minutes, or until veggies are tender.-Finish the soup by adding in the shredded chicken breasts, peas, corn kernels, lime zest, lime juice, and chopped cilantro; check to see if any additional salt or pepper is needed.-To serve, add some of the rice (about ½ cup of so) to the bottom of your bowl, and ladle over the hot soup; garnish with additional lime, some sliced jalapenos, or some crispy tortilla strips.