Chicken Tortilla Soup With Shrimp

Submitted by ladybug929

"This recipe is fast and easy it tastes like my favorite restaurant's recipe, but it came from a Better Homes and Gardens book. It tastes great without the shrimp too. Great with garnish of fresh salsa tortilla chips and avocado."

 

• Ready In: 27mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Yields: 7 3/4 cups
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 6 ounces peeled deveined shrimp
• 1 large yellow onion, chopped
• 1 teaspoon cumin seed
• 1 tablespoon oil
• 4 1⁄2 cups chicken broth
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can Mexican-style tomatoes
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 1 2⁄3 cups cooked and shredded chicken breasts
• salsa fresca
• avocado
• plain tortilla chips

directions

1. In a large pot cook onion and cumin in oil until onion is clear, about 5 minutes.
2. Add chicken broth, undrained tomatoes, cilantro, and lime juice.
3. Bring to a boil and reduce heat. Simmer covered for 8 minutes.
4. Stir in chicken and shrimp, and cook for about 3 more minutes, until the shrimp turn pink.
5. Garnish with avocado, chips, and salsa.