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Mexican Lime Chicken Rice Soup: Fresh, Spicy Comfort
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Mexican Lime Chicken Rice Soup

A vibrant, spicy soup blending tender chicken, zesty lime, aromatic cilantro, and hearty rice for a nutrient-rich, quick-to-make meal. Balanced flavors awaken your palate while sustaining energy.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: SOUPS
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 280
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Boneless, skin-less chicken thighs (1 lb / ≈450 g), Dry white rice (1 cup / ≈200 g), Chicken broth (4 cups), Fresh limes (2 large), Garlic cloves (3 minced), Jalapeño (1 diced, seeded optional), Carrots (2 small, diced), Onion (1 medium, chopped), Cilantro (¼ cup fresh, chopped), Olive oil (2 Tbsp), Salt (½ tsp), Black pepper (¼ tsp), Cheese (optional: ½ cup shredded Monterrey-Jack), Hot sauce (to taste)

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in pot; sauté onions, garlic, and jalapeño until aromatic
  2. Add carrots and cook 3-4 minutes
  3. Add rice, stir to coat
  4. Pour chicken broth and 2 cups water
  5. Add chicken thighs, salt, and pepper
  6. Submerge chicken, simmer 10-12 minutes
  7. Remove chicken, shred meat back into soup
  8. Stir in lime juice from 2 limes
  9. Top with cilantro
  10. Melt cheese in final step if using

Notes

Use halal-certified chicken thighs
Optional: Add hot sauce for extra heat
Adjust jalapeño seed amount for spice level
Serve with warm corn tortillas or crackers
Chill leftovers for up to 3 days