Lime Soup with Tortilla Strips & Chicken
Added: 12th September 2006
Ingredients
- 1 C. plus 2 Tbs. olive oil
- 2 6-inch corn tortillas, cut into strips
- 6 C. canned low-salt chicken broth
- 2 Tbs. minced fresh cilantro
- 1 Tbs. minced fresh oregano
- 1 tsp. apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 tsp. ground cumin
- 1 to 2 Tbs. fresh lime juice
- 1 skinless boneless chicken breast half, thinly sliced crosswise
- 1/2 C. chopped seeded tomato
- 1/2 C. chopped green bell pepper
- 1/2 C. chopped white onion
- 6 lime slices
Directions
Heat 1 C. oil in medium skillet over medium heat. Working in batches, add tortilla strips; fry until golden, about 2 minutes. Transfer to paper towels; drain. Mix broth and next 4 ingredients in large saucepan; bring to boil. Reduce heat; simmer 15 minutes. Add lime juice; season with salt and pepper. (Tortilla strips and soup can be made 1 day ahead. Store strips airtight at room temperature. Cover soup and chill; rewarm before continuing.) Meanwhile, heat remaining 2 Tbs. oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Add chicken to skillet; sauté 3 minutes. Add tomato, bell pepper and onion. Sauté until chicken is cooked through, about 2 minutes longer. Place 1 lime slice in each of 6 bowls. Ladle soup over. Mound tortilla strips and chicken mixture in center of each.
Makes 6 servings.



