Dinner for 6
Chicken Avocado Soup
Chicken and vegetables simmer in seasoned broth, then avocado, cilantro, and lime brighten each bowl.
Typical price
$11.95for 4 servings
$2.99 per serving$11.95 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
Photo: cookingclassy.com
- 35 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 6servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
MexicanFamilyLunchesDinnersCold-weather comfortWinter
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken breast, boneless$3.49/lb typical | 1.5 lb | $5.24Typical price |
| Green onions$1.19 each typical | 1.25 | $1.49Typical price |
| Poblano and other fresh chiles$0.60 each typical | 2 | $1.20Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.22Typical price |
| Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical | 58 oz | $4.06Typical price |
| Fresh tomatoes$1.99/lb typical | 0.65 lb | $1.24Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | 0.25 | $0.25Typical price |
| Juice, soda and mixers$0.04/oz typical | 1.5 oz | $0.06Typical price |
| Avocados$1.29 each typical | 3 | $3.87Typical price |
| Tortilla chips$0.22/oz typical | 0.5 oz | $0.11Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $17.92 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Olive and cooking oilDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 1/4 cups chopped green onions
- 2 jalapeños
- 3 cloves garlic
- 4 cans (14 1/2 oz) low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 roma tomatoes
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1/3 cup chopped cilantro
- 3 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 3 avocados
- tortilla chips (optional)
Steps
- Heat the olive oil in a 6-quart pot over medium heat, then cook the green onions, jalapeños, and garlic for 4 minutes.
- Add the chicken broth, tomatoes, cumin, salt, and pepper, and bring the mixture to a simmer.
- Add the chicken breasts and simmer for 15 to 18 minutes, until they reach 165 F.
- Transfer the chicken to a plate, shred it, and return it to the pot.
- Stir in the cilantro and lime juice, then simmer the soup for 2 minutes.
- Place diced avocado in bowls and ladle the hot soup over it, adding tortilla chips if using.
Swaps
- Chicken breast, boneless for Chicken thighs, bone-in or bonelessabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices
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