Cafe rio tortilla soup

Ingredients

• 1-2 Tablespoons olive oil
• 2 chicken breast halves, skinless, boneless
• 3 cups water
• 1 whole large sweet onion, chopped
• 1 1/2 cups chopped carrots
• 1 small can mild green chilies
• 1 clove garlic, chopped
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 can Rotel brand tomato, lime juice and cilantro
• 1 can small white beans
• 1 quart carton chicken broth
• 3 teaspoons chicken flavoring or bullion cubes
• 1 cup frozen corn
• 1/2 fresh lime, juice and zest
• topping options: cilantro, avocado, crushed chips, sour cream, cheese

Preparation

• Heat olive oil in pan. Add chicken and cook until light brown on both sides. Season with salt and pepper.
• Add 3 cups water to pan, cover and simmer chicken on medium high heat until cooked through, about 10 minutes.
• Remove chicken and set aside. In same pan, add onion,carrots, chilies, garlic, cumin and Rotel to juices, and add enough broth from carton until vegetables are covered.
• Simmer for 10-15 minutes, until vegetables are tender. Chop the chicken. Add chicken, beans, corn and lime juice to vegetable mixture in pan with all remaining broth.
• If additional chicken flavor is needed, add some chicken flavoring to taste. Salt and Pepper. Garnish with fresh cilantro.

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