Chicken & Cilantro Soup - Weight Loss Soup | Healthy soup

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while chicken thighs are less expensive.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth reduces sodium and is often cheaper.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is healthier.

green chilies

🥗Healthier: jalapeños

💰Cheaper: bell peppers

Jalapeños add heat without extra calories, while bell peppers are milder and cheaper.

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and ginger; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add diced carrots and potatoes; sauté for 3-4 minutes.

Add chicken pieces and cook until lightly browned, about 5 minutes.

Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil.

Add bay leaves, cumin, salt, and pepper; reduce heat to simmer.

Cook until chicken is tender, about 20-25 minutes.

Remove chicken, shred it, and return to the pot.

Stir in chopped cilantro and lime juice; cook for an additional 5 minutes.

Adjust seasoning to taste before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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