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    My Colombian Recipes » Recipes » Main Dishes » Soups » Cilantro-lime Rice And Chicken Soup

    Cilantro-Lime Rice and Chicken Soup

    Apr 20, 2020 · Modified: Jul 14, 2021 by Erica Dinho · 11 Comments

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    As the leaves fall and the weather cools and I start wearing boots, coats and hats, I also start craving more of those warm meals that are easy to make and require nothing more than a little stove top cooking.

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    Cilantro-Lime Rice and Chicken Soup

    Erica Dinho
    5 from 11 votes
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    Course Main Course
    Cuisine Colombian
    Servings 4 servings

    Ingredients
     

    • 6 cups of chicken broth
    • 4 scallions chopped
    • 2 cups chopped fresh cilantro leaves plus more for serving
    • 3 garlic cloves chopped
    • 1¼ pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
    • ½ frozen corn kernels
    • ½ cup peas
    • ½ cup diced carrots
    • Salt and pepper to taste
    • ¼ cup cilantro
    • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
    • ½ cup long grain white rice
    • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice

    Instructions
     

    • Place the chicken broth, cumin, cilantro, scallion and garlic in the blender and blend until well combined.
    • In a large pot place the broth mixture, chicken, corn, peas, carrots, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil and then reduce the heat to low and simmer for about 20 minutes.
    • Add the rice and continue simmering for 15 minutes more or until the rice is tender. Remove the chicken from the pot, then shred chicken into bite-size pieces and return it to the soup.
    • Season with salt and pepper. Stir in fresh cilantro and lime juice. Serve immediately
    Keyword Chicken Soup, colombian soup
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    This Cilantro Rice and Chicken Soup is a dish I often make and is quite similar to my traditional Sopa de Arroz con Pollo, a recipe I’ve loved my entire life. The difference being a handful of fresh cilantro blended with the broth and a hint of lime juice added just before serving, resulting in an aromatic and fresh soup with a delicious cilantro and lime flavor.

    If you like cilantro as much as I do, you are going to love this soup. But if you hate cilantro or you are one of those people who think cilantro taste like soap, feel free to replace it with parsley or basil.

    Buen provecho!

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    About Erica Dinho

    My name is Erica and I was born and raised in Colombia and now live in the northeastern United States with my husband and family. This blog was inspired by my grandmother, Mamita, who was an amazing traditional Colombian cook.

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    1. Evelyne@cheapethniceatz

      November 17, 2015 at 3:07 pm

      5 stars
      With today's weather, yeah I want soup! This is a great one and I am a huge fan of cilantro. The lime juice takes it a level up for sure.

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    2. Chris

      December 01, 2015 at 6:25 pm

      5 stars
      Pinned this! I'm all about cilantro, one of my favorite flavors, and I love what you did with it here!

      Reply
    3. Carrie

      February 09, 2016 at 3:26 pm

      5 stars
      Do I add cooked or uncooked rice?

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      • Erica Dinho

        February 09, 2016 at 6:15 pm

        5 stars
        Uncooked rice.

        Reply
    4. Carrie

      April 01, 2016 at 2:28 pm

      5 stars
      Your directions do not include the cumin.

      Reply
      • Erica Dinho

        April 01, 2016 at 5:56 pm

        5 stars
        First step. I fixed it!

        Reply
    5. Carrie Campos

      March 27, 2017 at 6:39 pm

      5 stars
      I've been making this soup for over a year now and it never disappoints!! My husband is Colombian and loves it!!! Thanks for the great recipe!!!

      Reply
    6. Daniel S.

      January 08, 2018 at 10:22 pm

      5 stars
      Absolutely loved the perfect blend of flavors. Delicious! Simple and rewarding to make! Thank you!

      Reply
    7. Marla

      August 20, 2019 at 5:30 pm

      5 stars
      I didn't have any carrot or peas on hand but I did have Avocado! Oh my goodness... I chopped up the avocado and put it in there and it made this soup very creamy and just lovely!

      Reply
    8. Anonymous

      October 13, 2020 at 8:26 am

      5 stars
      I loved this recipe and it was simple to make! I didnt have corn or peas but it still came out great!

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    9. Fay

      February 21, 2022 at 7:47 pm

      5 stars
      This soup was a big hit with my family, I made it 2 weeks in a row. It is definitely in our winter/summer dinner rotation. So yummy!

      Reply

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