Chicken-Lime-Avocado Soup

This soup has it all! It is comforting and refreshing. It is a little spicy and a bit tangy.  It is healthy and delicious.  I haven’t talked to a single person that didn’t love it.

1 1/2 tbsp olive oil

1 cup green onions

1 large jalapeño, diced with seeds removed

3 garlic cloves, minced

1 1/2 cups grape tomatoes, halved or quartered

8 cups low-sodium chicken broth

1 tbsp cumin

3 cups chicken breast, cooked and shredded

Salt and pepper, to taste

1/3 cup cilantro, chopped

1/2-3/4 cup of fresh squeezed lime juice

2 avocados, cubed

Monterey jack or pepperjack cheese, shredded (optional)

Heat olive oil over medium heat.  Sauté green onions and jalapeños for 2 minutes or until soft.  Add garlic and sauté for additional minute.  Add chicken broth, tomatoes, cumin. salt, pepper and chicken to pot.  Simmer for 15- 20 minutes.  Add cilantro and lime juice.  Cook for 5-10 more minutes. Pour into individual bowls and add avocado cubes and monterey jack or pepperjack cheese (also you can add sour cream and tortilla chips if you like!).