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Mexican Chicken And Rice Soup

A comforting Mexican-style chicken and rice soup with tomatoes, cilantro, and lime.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoonolive oil
  • 1 medium oniondiced
  • 2 clovesgarlicminced
  • 1 teaspoonground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoondried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoonchili powder
  • 6 cupslow-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cuplong-grain white rice
  • 2 cupscooked chickenshredded
  • 1 large tomatodiced
  • salt and pepperto taste
  • fresh cilantro chopped, for garnish
  • 1 limecut into wedges for serving

Instructions

Instructions

  • Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add 1 medium onion (diced) and cook, stirring occasionally, until translucent, about 5 minutes.
  • Add 2 cloves garlic (minced), 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, and 1/4 teaspoon chili powder. Cook, stirring, about 1 minute, until fragrant.
  • Pour in 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
  • Stir in 1 cup long-grain white rice. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring once or twice to prevent sticking.
  • Add 2 cups cooked chicken (shredded) and 1 large tomato (diced). Season with salt and pepper to taste. Continue to simmer until the rice is tender and the chicken is heated through, about 10 minutes.
  • Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve hot, garnished with chopped fresh cilantro and lime wedges.

Equipment

  • Large Pot