chicken soup with cilantro and lime

Name: Chicken Soup with Cilantro and Lime
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 1 - stewing hen (about 3 pounds); 1 tablespoon(s) vegetable oil; - water; 1 large onion, chopped; 6 - garlic cloves, minced; 2 - stalks celery, sliced; 2 - carrots, peeled and sliced; 2 teaspoon(s) salt; 1/2 teaspoon(s) pepper; 1 - bay leaf; 1 1/2 tablespoon(s) chicken base or bouillon granules; 8 ounce(s) thin egg noodles, cooked according to package directions; 1/4 cup(s) cilantro, fresh; 1/3 cup(s) fresh lime juice; - sour cream for topping; - lime wedges for additional flavor; - warm flour tortillas for accompaniment

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Kathie Carr

North Liberty, IN

Updated on Jan 21, 2012

This recipe came from a friend of mine who lives in California. It is an amazing soup.

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prep time 20 Min

cook time 1 Hr

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yield 8 serving(s)

Ingredients

1 - stewing hen (about 3 pounds)
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- water
1 large onion, chopped
6 - garlic cloves, minced
2 - stalks celery, sliced
2 - carrots, peeled and sliced
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 - bay leaf
1 1/2 tablespoons chicken base or bouillon granules
8 ounces thin egg noodles, cooked according to package directions
1/4 cup cilantro, fresh
1/3 cup fresh lime juice
- sour cream for topping
- lime wedges for additional flavor
- warm flour tortillas for accompaniment

How To Make chicken soup with cilantro and lime

Step 1

Remove the neck and giblets, save in the freezer for another use or discard as desired. Wash chicken inside and out thoroughly. Dry thoroughly with paper towels, inside and out. Heat the oil over medium heat a large cooking pot and brown whole chicken until golden brown. Add enough water to just cover the chicken. Bring to boil over medium-high heat, skimming off any foam and fat that accumulates on the surface. Add the onion, garlic, celery, carrot, salt, pepper and bay leaf; cover, reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour, or until chicken is tender.

Step 2

Remove chicken from broth; cool slightly and remove the meat from bones, discarding bones and skin. Shred chicken into bite-sized chunks and return to pot. Add the chicken base and noodles to the pot of broth and vegetables; reheat just to a boil. Remove from heat and stir in the cilantro leaves and lime juice.
Step 3

To serve, ladle soup into bowls, top with a dollop of sour cream and pass the lime wedges and tortillas for accompaniment, as desired. Makes 8 servings.
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