1-1/2lbschicken breast diced into small cubesor substitute a 14-ounce can of chickpeas, drained
2tspcumin
2tspchili powder
2tspcoriander
2tspdried Mexican oreganoor a couple bay leaves
½tspcayenneor to taste
1Roma tomatodiced
1small can diced green chilies
4cupschicken stock
4cupswater
4ounceslinguini noodlesor pasta, or gluten-free or rice noodles
Juice of one lime
Garnish
avocadosliced
fresh cilantrochopped
cheeseof your choosing
Instructions
In a large heavy bottom pot or Dutch oven, saute onion in olive oil over medium-high heat for two minutes.
Add chicken and garlic. Saute for 5-6 minutes until it begins to brown, stirring often.
Add salt and spices, oregano, and cook 1 more minute. Add tomato, chilies, stock, and water, and bring to a rolling boil over high heat.
Once boiling, add pasta, resisting the temptation to add more (it will swell). Bring to a boil once more, turn the heat to medium, and simmer for 10 minutes or until the pasta is done cooking.
Squeeze the lime, taste, and add more salt to taste. If the soup tastes bland, it needs more salt and lime. 🙂
Place in bowls and top with sliced avocado, fresh cilantro, Greek yogurt, and cheese of your choosing. Serve with a wedge of lime.