Cafe Rio Soup Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 cups cooked shredded chicken (preferably moist and tender)
• 4 cups chicken broth (low sodium for control over saltiness)
• 1 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
• 1 cup cooked white rice (adds substance and soaks up flavors)
• 1 cup diced tomatoes (canned or fresh, with juices)
• 1/2 cup diced green chilies (mild heat and zest)
• 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese (melts perfectly into the soup)
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro (adds brightness)
• 1/4 cup fresh lime juice (zesty finish)
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 1/4 tsp chili powder
• Salt
• black pepper
• Extra shredded Monterey Jack cheese (melted on top)
• Chopped fresh cilantro (for herbal freshness)
• Sour cream or Mexican crema (cool creaminess)
• Diced avocado (rich texture and healthy fat)
• Sliced green onions (mild onion crunch)
• Fresh lime wedges (to squeeze as desired)
• Crispy tortilla strips or crushed tortilla chips (for crunch)