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Ingredients
1 tablespoon lard or butter
1 large white onion, chopped
1 pound tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped (if fresh tomatoes are unsatisfactory, use imported canned whole tomatoes)
1 green pepper, seeded and chopped
2 quarts chicken broth
1 pound chicken breasts, poached and shredded
½ lime, sliced
Tortilla chips for garnish
Chilis of choice for garnish
½ medium white onion for garnish
3 limes, chopped, for garnish
Nutritional analysis per serving (4 to 6 servings)
24 grams carbs; 67 milligrams cholesterol; 275 calories; 3 grams monosaturated fat; 1 gram polyunsaturated fat; 2 grams saturated fat; 8 grams fat; 3 grams fiber; 500 milligrams sodium; 27 grams protein; 11 grams sugar
Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
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Preparation
- Step 1
In a large saucepan melt lard or butter. Add onion, and cook until translucent. Do not brown. Add tomatoes, and cook over high flame for about 3 minutes. Stir in the green peppers and chicken broth. Simmer about 10 minutes. Add lime slices, and let simmer for 5 more minutes. Add salt to taste.
- Step 2
Place some tortilla chips in each bowl; add equal parts of the shredded chicken. Pour hot soup over everything.
- Step 3
Serve garnished with chopped onions, ground hot chilis and chopped lime.
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