Chicken Lime Soup

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano leaves
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 1/2 cups shredded cooked chicken
• 1 1/2 quarts chicken broth
• 1/2 cup fresh lime juice
• salt and black pepper
• 1 cup shredded monterey jack and cheddar cheese blend
• 1/2 cup chopped cilantro

Recipe

• 1 mix tomatoes, onion, chili peppers, garlic, oregano and bay leaf in 4-quart saucepot. cook on medium-high heat 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• 2 add chicken, chicken broth and lime juice. bring to boil. reduce heat to medium-low; simmer 30 minutes. remove and discard bay leaf. season soup with salt and black pepper to taste.
• 3 serve in soup bowls topped with cheese and cilantro. may also top with sour cream & tortillas if desired!