Mexican Chicken Lime Soup

INGREDIENTS

3 Tablespoons olive oil or organic butter
1 yellow onion, chopped
2 gloves garlic, minced
4 carrots, chopped
3 celery stalks, chopped
1 large broccoli crown, chopped
1 bunch of spinach, washed and chopped large
4 fresh tomatoes diced or 1 lg can diced
1 teaspoon sea salt
1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
6 cups chicken broth
3 cups water
1 bunch cilantro
6 whole chicken legs, cooked
Chili Pepper Sauce (whatever your favorite is – such as Tobasco or whatever; we like the one from Trader Joe’s)

DIRECTIONS

In large stock pot, heat olive oil over medium – add onion and garlic and cook 1 minute.
Add carrots, celery, broccoli, tomatoes, salt and pepper, and cook about 5 minutes.
Add chicken broth, water, cilantro, spinach, and chicken – bring to boil, reduce heat, and simmer 20-30 minutes or longer.

Garnish:
Limes
Avocado
Raw cheddar cheese
Chili Pepper Sauce