Chicken Avocado Soup
Warm up with a bowl of comforting and nutrient-packed Chicken Avocado Soup, a refreshing twist on classic chicken soup featuring creamy avocados and zesty lime. This one-pot, 45-minute recipe combines tender shredded chicken simmered in a flavorful broth infused with garlic, cumin, and paprika for a subtle smoky depth. Mashed avocado seamlessly thickens the soup while diced avocado adds creamy, chunky bites for indulgent texture. A sprinkle of fresh cilantro and a hint of jalapeño (optional) elevate every spoonful with bold, vibrant flavors. Perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep, this low-carb, gluten-free soup is as satisfying as it is nourishing. Serve it hot with a garnish of lime wedges for a zesty finish!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 pieces avocados
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 piece yellow onion, diced
- 3 pieces garlic cloves, minced
- 6 cups chicken broth (low sodium)
- 1 teaspoon cumin powder
- 0.5 teaspoon paprika
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 0.5 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1 piece jalapeño, finely chopped (optional)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add diced onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent.
Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the chicken breasts to the pot and season with salt, black pepper, cumin, and paprika.
Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a gentle boil.
Reduce the heat to low to medium and let the chicken simmer for 18-20 minutes, or until cooked through.
Remove the chicken breasts from the pot and shred them using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the pot.
Cut the avocados in half, remove the pits, and scoop the flesh into a bowl. Mash one avocado to create a smooth texture and dice the other for chunky bites.
Stir the mashed avocado, lime juice, and half of the cilantro into the soup. If using, also add the chopped jalapeño for a spicy kick.
Let the soup simmer for another 5 minutes to heat through and blend flavors.
Top the soup with diced avocado and garnish with the remaining cilantro before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
375 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 22.2 g | 28% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.6 g | 18% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 74 mg | 25% | |
| Sodium | 770 mg | 33% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 14.4 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.6 g | 24% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.4 g | ||
| Protein | 32.3 g | 65% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 59 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 1.8 mg | 10% | |
| Potassium | 818 mg | 17% | |
*The % Daily Value 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.
