Mimi's Mexican Chicken Soup

Yields:	2 servings
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1	tablespoon	olive oil	or vegetable
1	each	onion	chopped
2	cloves	garlic	finely chopped
1	large	sweet red bell pepper	diced
1	quart	chicken broth
1/3	cup	lime juice	or 1/4 cup lemon juice
1	each	chicken breast	boneless, cooked and shredded
1	cup	rice	cooked
1	cup	tomatoes	chopped
1/2	cup	cilantro	fresh, chopped
1	x	salt and black pepper	to taste
1	x	cilantro	chopped, as garnish

In large saucepan, heat oil and sauté onion, garlic and bell pepper until softened and fragrant - several minutes.

Add the chicken broth; bring to a boil. Add the fresh lime or lemon juice, chicken and rice and bring back to a boil.

Add tomatoes and cilantro, then turn off heat immediately.

Taste and add salt and pepper if desired.

Serve immediately with cilantro sprinkled over top as a garnish to each bowl.

Great appetizer for the holidays