Yucatan Chile Citrus Soup Recipe

Summary

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Ingredients

 Oil1 Tablespoon
 Onion1/2 , chopped
 Chili2 , deveined
 2 tomatoes, peeled and chopped
 Chicken broth8 Cup (16 tbs)
 Onion1 , quartered
 3 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped
 Peppercorns6
 Thyme1/2 Teaspoon
 Salt1 Teaspoon
 Limes6
 Shredded chicken2 Cup (16 tbs)
 Coriander/ cilantro1/3 Cup (16 tbs), chopped
 Avocados2 , sliced
 As needed tortilla chips

Directions

1. In soup pot, heat the oil and saute the chopped onion and chiles over medium heat. Cook until the onion is soft. Add the tomatoes and cook until soft.
2. Add the broth to the soup pot with the quartered onion, garlic, peppercorns, thyme, and salt, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and add the juice of 3 or 4 of the limes, plus a lime half. Simmer 30 minutes.
3. Remove the lime half, add the shredded chicken, and simmer 20 minutes. Stir in the cilantro.
4. Ladle the soup into serving bowls. Garnish with avocado slices and lime wedges cut from the remaining limes.
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