Family Dinner: Chicken and Avocado Soup

So, my kids are small.  Like really small. 0-10th percentile small. They eat.  I swear, they eat.  But still, they are tiny. This is a constant source of stress for me. I try not to worry, but when it is kid related, I guess worrying is part of life.

To alleviate some of this, I try to incorporate lots of healthy fats into our diets. By far the most popular is avocados. The kids love avocado, so this soup is a quick dinner that they will inhale.  Winner winner...

If you don't have shredded chicken on-hand you can make some by cooking 2 breasts in the broth over medium heat for 15-20 minutes, then remove them and shred with 2 forks.

Chicken and Avocado Soup
Serves 4
250 cals / 15g fat / 8g carbs / 19g protein

1 tsp olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
6 green onions, sliced
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp chili powder
4 TB cilantro, chopped
1 lime
5 cups chicken broth
salt and pepper to taste
3 cups shredded chicken breasts
2 avocados, diced

Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the garlic and green onions, and cook until soft and fragrant, about 3 minutes. Stir in cumin, chili powder, cilantro, and salt and pepper, cook an additional minute then add juice from 1/2 the lime and chicken broth. Allow to simmer about 15-20 minutes.  While broth is simmering, divide chicken, a lime wedge, and avocado between 4 bowls. Top with finished broth and extra green onions or cilantro, if desired.

I served this with some quick cheese quesadillas. We also like it with some warmed up tortillas on the side.

Pictures of mine and J's bowls.

So, my kids are small.  Like really small. 0-10th percentile small. They eat.  I swear, they eat.  But still, they are tiny. This is a constant source of stress for me. I try not to worry, but when it is kid related, I guess worrying is part of life.

To alleviate some of this, I try to incorporate lots of healthy fats into our diets. By far the most popular is avocados. The kids love avocado, so this soup is a quick dinner that they will inhale.  Winner winner...

If you don't have shredded chicken on-hand you can make some by cooking 2 breasts in the broth over medium heat for 15-20 minutes, then remove them and shred with 2 forks.

Chicken and Avocado Soup
Serves 4
250 cals / 15g fat / 8g carbs / 19g protein

1 tsp olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
6 green onions, sliced
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp chili powder
4 TB cilantro, chopped
1 lime
5 cups chicken broth
salt and pepper to taste
3 cups shredded chicken breasts
2 avocados, diced

Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the garlic and green onions, and cook until soft and fragrant, about 3 minutes. Stir in cumin, chili powder, cilantro, and salt and pepper, cook an additional minute then add juice from 1/2 the lime and chicken broth. Allow to simmer about 15-20 minutes.  While broth is simmering, divide chicken, a lime wedge, and avocado between 4 bowls. Top with finished broth and extra green onions or cilantro, if desired.

I served this with some quick cheese quesadillas. We also like it with some warmed up tortillas on the side.

Pictures of mine and J's bowls.