My friends at Southern Living tweeted this morning that February 4 is National Homemade Soup Day... which is very fitting since it seems to also be turning into a national snow day! Evan and I are both home QUITE early from work due to the snow... and although this isn't on our menu for the day (because I don't have the ingredients at home), I thought I would share one of my favorite homemade soup recipes with you. I got this recipe from my Aunt Sally and my cousin, Chris, a few years ago when they made it for our family Thanksgiving dinner (my dad's side of the family always has mexican food for Thanksgiving... which I think is a very fun tradition :)).
Cilantro-Lime Chicken Soup
Ingredients:
2 T. olive oil
1 onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 T. chili powder
2 chicken breast halves, cut into pieces
5 cups chicken broth
1 cup frozen corn
1 C. petite diced tomatoes
1/2 bunch of fresh cilantro sprigs, tied with kitchen string
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
Directions:
Heat oil in heavy large saucepan on medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic; saute until slightly softened, about 3 minutes. Add chili powder; stir 1 minute. Add chicken; cook, stirring 2 minutes. Add broth, corn, tomatoes and 1/2 bunch cilantro sprigs to saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until chicken is cooked through, about 10 minutes. Discard cilantro sprigs. Add chopped cilantro and lime juice to soup. Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with sour cream. Serve with tortilla strips.
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Happy snow day from the big brother and thank you for your sweet comments and prayers that "little brother" will come home soon! :)
1 comments:
I think a snow day sounds lovely, and that soup sounds delish! Too bad you don't have the ingredients :)
Hugs to sweet Jack! I see he's keeping warm ;)
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