Thursday, January 10, 2008

Cilanto-Lime Soup

I am sticking with the soup theme since I just made this a couple of days ago. It's one of my favorites.
Enjoy! Kirsten


Cilantro Lime Soup

Ingredients:
1 Dry Chipotle Chile OR ½ teaspoon canned puree
1 cup tomato, chopped
½ pound chicken breast, cut in ¾” pieces
5 cups chicken broth
1 tablespoon chili powder
¼ cup cilantro, chopped
½ bunch cilantro, tied with string
1 cup corn (fresh if possible, otherwise frozen
2 cloves garlic, minced
¼ cup lime juice
1 onion, chopped
Sour cream, garnish
Tortilla chip strips, baked

Directions:
Heat broth in medium pot. Add onion, garlic, chili powder, tomatoes, bunch cilantro, and Chile. Simmer for 15 minutes. Add chicken and simmer until cooked (about 10 minutes). Discard bunch cilantro. Add corn and cook 2-3 minutes. Add chopped cilantro and lime juice, Garnish with sour cream and baked tortilla strips (cut corn tortillas in strips, spray with cooking spray, bake in 350 degree oven until crisp).