La Hacienda Mexican Chicken Soup

Name: La Hacienda Mexican Chicken Soup
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 6-8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 3 -4 chicken breasts, cubed; 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chilies; 1 large onion, chopped; 3 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped; 2 cups cooked rice; 8 cups low sodium chicken broth; salt and pepper (to taste); 3 tablespoons jalapenos, chopped (i use the ones in jars); 2 limes, cut into wedges (or lime juice)

Submitted by kyle the whale

"I had been going to this Mexican restaurant, "La Hacienda," forever. I always ordered the huge bowl of chicken soup. I was shocked to hear that they were closing the restaurant, so I had to make my own makeshift version of the authentic classic. Enjoy!"

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photo by Rebecca E.

Ready In:: 55mins
Ingredients:: 9
Serves:: 6-8

ingredients

3 -4 chicken breasts, cubed
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chilies
1 large onion, chopped
3 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
2 cups cooked rice
8 cups low sodium chicken broth
salt and pepper (to taste)
3 tablespoons jalapenos, chopped (i use the ones in jars)
2 limes, cut into wedges (or lime juice)

directions

In a large pot, add everything but the rice and limes. Cook on high heat, bringing the soup to a boil for about 30 minutes.
Turn the heat down to low and simmer; add the rice and stir as little as possible until you're ready to eat.
Optional: add avocado chunks into the soup and stir.
Enjoy! When ready to eat, serve the soup with juiced lime wedges. The juice adds a good flavor to the soup! =).