Chicken Tortilla Soup

(from Cheshirecat.Jax’s recipe box)

This warm, flavorful soup is sure to cure the common cold and the common soup. The best part is the contrast of fresh cilantro, fresh avocado, cheese, and crispy chips added at the last minute to this aromatic, spicy soup. It’s delicioso – make extra!

Source: http://www.cooktj.com/trader-joes-recipes

Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes
Serves 4 people

Categories: Dinner, Lunch

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless chicken thighs
  • 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 yellow onion, quartered
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 3/4 cup Trader Joe's Chunky Salsa (or your favorite salsa)
  • 2 Tbsp lime juice (juice of 1 lime)
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • Handful of broken tortilla chips or strips
  • 1/4 cup Fancy Shredded Mexican Blend cheese
  • 1/4 of a ripe avocado, diced

Directions

  1. 4 boneless chicken thighs

  2. 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth

  3. 2 cups water

  4. 1 yellow onion, quartered

  5. 1 tsp ground cumin

  6. 3/4 cup Trader Joe’s Chunky Salsa (or your favorite salsa)

  7. 2 Tbsp lime juice (juice of 1 lime)

  8. ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro

  9. Handful of broken tortilla chips or strips

  10. ¼ cup Fancy Shredded Mexican Blend cheese

  11. 1/4 of a ripe avocado, diced

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