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Sopa De Lima Recipe

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Ingredients

2 quarts chicken broth .
1/4 c lime juice, freshly squeezed .
8 corn tortillas, cut into thin strips deep fried & drained on paper towels or corn tortilla strips .
1 medium yellow onion, finely sliced .
1/2 tsp ground thyme .
1 lime, cut into wheels .
1/2 tsp ground oregano .
2 poblano chiles, roasted peeled seeded & finely sliced or 2 (4 oz) cans sliced mild green chilies .
1 tsp salt (to taste) .
3 fresh garlic cloves, minced .
1 avocado, peeled pitted & sliced .
1/2 tsp ground black pepper (to taste) .
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, poached & shredded .
1 serrano chili pepper, finely sliced .
2 tbsps olive oil .
1/2 c fresh cilantro, sliced .
2 tomatoes, seeded & finely sliced or 1 (15 oz) can sliced tomatoes

Directions

Step #1 Cook & shred chicken.
Step #2 Set aside.
Step #3 Pour olive oil into a large pot & heat over medium high heat until hot.
Step #4 Add the onion & saute for 4 mins.
Step #5 Add the garlic & saute for another min or until onions are translucent.
Step #6 Add the poblano chiles, tomatoes, spices & chicken broth.
Step #7 Stir & let simmer for 15 mins.
Step #8 Add the shredded chicken & lime juice & let simmer for 10 mins.
Step #9 Garnish each serving of soup with the avocado slices, lime wheels, sliced serrano chile, tortilla strips, & cilantro.
Step #10 Also good with sour cream.
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