Spicy Chicken Chipotle Soup

Ingredients

• 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts or boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 2-inch pieces
• 1 1/2 tablespoons fajita seasoning mix
• 1 large white onion, diced small
• 1 large green pepper, diced small
• 3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 1/2 teaspoons dried chipotle peppers
• 1 quart chicken stock
• 14 ounces tomatoes, diced (Fire Roasted Tomatoes works best)
• 1/2 bunch fresh cilantro, coarsly choppped
• fresh lime juice
• avocado
• monterey jack cheese, grated
• green onion, chopped
• tortilla chips, crushd

Directions

1. 1

   Season the chicken with fajita seasoning.

2. 2

   In a medium stockpot, heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium-high heat, then sauté chicken in batches until brown.

3. 3

   Remove and set aside.

4. 4

   In the same pan, heat remaining oil and sauté onions, green pepper and garlic for about 3 minutes.

5. 5

   Stir in chipotle flakes and continue cooking for 6-8 minutes on medium-high heat or until onions are lightly browned and limp.

6. 6

   Return chicken to pot and add chicken stock, followed by tomatoes.

7. 7

   Bring to boil and simmer for 10-15 minutes.

8. 8

   Add the cilantro and simmer for 8-10 minutes.

9. 9

   Ladle soup into individual serving bowls, squeeze lime over top and garnish with avocado, grated Jack cheese, chopped green onions or crushed tortilla chips.