# Cilantro Lime Chicken Soup

A cozy yet fresh cilantro lime chicken soup that is perfect for any time.

- Cuisine: American
- Category: Soup
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 1 tbsp oil
- 0.5 white or yellow onion, diced
- 1 jalapeño, diced
- 1 small can diced green chiles
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
- 1 can cannellini beans, drained
- 1 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 limes, juiced
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp chicken bouillon
- 1 tsp cumin

## Instructions

1. Sauté 1/2 diced onion and 1 diced jalapeño (or a small can green chiles) in a little oil until soft.
2. Add 3 cloves minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Pour in 6-8 cups chicken broth.
4. Season with paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, chicken bouillon, and cumin (start with about 1 tsp each and adjust).
5. Add 1 can white beans (cannellini) if desired.
6. Add shredded rotisserie chicken and simmer for 10 minutes.
7. During the last 5 minutes, add chopped cilantro and juice of 2-3 limes.
8. Serve with plain white rice and top with avocado, tortilla chips, sour cream, or extra lime.

## Equipment

- pot

## Tips

- If you don't like spice, deseed the jalapeño or use canned green chili peppers.
- If someone in your family doesn't like cilantro, add it to individual bowls instead of the main pot.
- You can top the soup with avocado, more cilantro, fresh lime, tortilla strips, freshly sliced jalapeño, or cheese.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8ggSYS8/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/e3e069eb-cbd0-45f6-9b24-1af50d17d003
- Extracted: 2026-04-24

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