Chicken Lime Soup

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons canola oil
• 1 1/2 pounds 2-3 large chicken breasts cut into 1/2 inch thick strips
• 6 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 3/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 9 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup dried orzo pasta
• 1 cup carrots (sliced)
• 1 cup zucchini (chopped)
• 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
• Avocado
• Cilantro
• Sour cream
• Tortilla strips
• Tomatoes

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat and saute chicken with garlic, oregano, pepper, and salt until browned on all sides (4-5 minutes).

2. 2

   Add chicken broth, orzo, and carrots and bring to a simmer. Cook for 5 minutes. Add the zucchini and cook 3 more minutes or until orzo and carrots are done. Stir in the lime juice and serve topped with avocado, cilantro, sour cream (a definite must), tortilla strips, and tomatoes.