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Achiote Chicken Soup

2 hr 20 min
1 hr prep
1 hr 20 min cook

Serves 8

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lb Boneless skinless extra thin sliced chicken breast
  • 1 tbsp Achiote seasoning
  • 6 cups Chicken stock
  • 1 cup Fresh green onion, chopped
  • 2 Bay leaves
  • 1 1/2 cups Carrots, peeled and roughly chopped
  • 2 Medium fresh jalapeño pepper, seeded and thinly sliced
  • 1 cup Celery, chopped
  • 1/2 cup Fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1/4 cup Lime, juice

Instructions

  1. Season chicken breasts with achiote seasoning on both sides and refrigerate 30 minutes to 1 hour.
  2. In a large soup pot, add seasoned chicken, chicken stock, green onions, bay leaves, carrots, jalapeños and celery.
  3. Bring everything to a simmer and cook 45 minutes to 1 hour. Skim off any foam that floats to the top while cooking.
  4. Once chicken is fully cooked, remove and shred with a knife and fork.
  5. Lower heat and add shredded chicken back to the pot. Stir in cilantro and lime juice. Continue to cook an additional 10 to 15 minutes.
  6. Serve with shredded cabbage and rice if desired.
  7. Season to taste with more achiote seasoning.

Nutrition

7gCarbs
1gFat
21gProtein

Nutrition Facts

8 servings

  • Amount Per Serving
    Calories120
  • % Daily Value*
  • Total Fat
    • 1g
    • 1%
  • Saturated Fat
    • 0g
  • Trans Fat
    • 0g
  • Cholesterol
    • 50mg
    • 17%
  • Sodium
    • 400mg
    • 17%
  • Total Carbohydrate
    • 7g
    • 3%
  • Dietary Fiber
    • 1g
  • Sugars
    • 3g
  • Protein
    • 21g
  • Calcium
    • 25%
  • Iron
    • 1%
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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