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Nutrition: per serving (soup only)

  • kcal257
  • fat10g
    low
  • saturates1g
  • carbs10g
  • sugars6g
  • fibre0g
  • protein34g
  • salt2.12g

Method

  • step 1

    Heat the oil in a large saucepan. Add the onion and garlic, soften for 5 mins, then stir in the dried chilli, cumin, tomatoes and chicken stock. Blitz in a food processor in batches, or use a hand blender to purée until smooth.

  • step 2

    Return to the pan, then bring to the boil. Add the chicken, reduce the heat, then simmer for 10 mins until cooked through. Stir in the lime juice and some seasoning, then ladle into bowls. Put the toppings in the middle of the table for everyone to help themselves.

RECIPE TIPS
MAKE YOUR OWN TORTILLA STRIPS

Heat oven to 200C/fan 180C/gas 6. Cut 6 corn tortilla wraps into thin slices. Place on a baking tray and spray or brush lightly with a little olive oil. Season, then bake for 4-5 mins until golden.

TIP

You can use shredded leftover cooked chicken or turkey in place of the chicken breasts. Use about 250g and simply simmer in the soup until piping hot.

Recipe from Good Food magazine, January 2009

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A star rating of 3.9 out of 5.30 ratings
George Payne avatar

George Payne

A star rating of 1 out of 5.

Not good, very little flavour. I also reduced the amount of chicken stock, but still very watery. I usually love Mexican dishes, but sadly this was not a winner at all.

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ljshakey

A lovely simple soup. We don't really mind it being watery, as it's still very tasty! It's great with the toasted tortillas too. A good recipe for a cold evening :)

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evie jacks

This recipe is as close as it gets to the real thing. This soup became a favourite of me & my husband after a few holidays in Mexico. The only change I've made to the recipe is to make it with 1litre of chicken stock instead of the 1.5 litre. This recipe is a big hit with all of the family. The…

CulinaryDisaster

I put in 1 litre of water and a generous handful of red lentils. I don't like too much lime flavour so I didn't put any into the soup until right towards the end when it was on my plate. Served with tortilla chips and coriander. Lovely.

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Knarf

question

OK I am new to this game. The ingredients doesn't say if the chicken should be cooked first. Help. I don't want to do anyone a dodgy stomach.

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