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How to Make Sopa De Lima (Mexican Lime Soup) - A Step-by-Step Guide

Sopa de Lima, or Mexican lime soup, is a traditional dish from the Yucatan region of Mexico. With its tangy and aromatic flavors, this soup is a delicious representation of the vibrant and diverse Mexican culinary tradition.

The star ingredient of this soup is, of course, the lime. The Yucatan is known for its plethora of citrus fruits, and the combination of the fragrant lime, along with other traditional Mexican ingredients, creates a truly unforgettable flavor profile.

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Ingredients

  • 9 cups chicken broth
  • 5 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
  • 1 large red onion, quartered
  • 5 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 4 green onions, chopped
  • 1 large green chile pepper, seeded and chopped
  • 2 large tomatoes, peeled and chopped
  • 6 limes, juiced
  • ½ lime
  • ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • tortilla chips, for topping

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Bring the chicken broth, chicken breasts, red onion, garlic, oregano, salt, pepper, and thyme to a boil in a large pot; reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until the chicken breasts are no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 15 to 20 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Remove the cooked chicken to a cutting board and shred into bite-sized strips; return to the simmering pot.
  • Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook the green onions and green chile pepper in the hot oil until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir the tomatoes into the mixture and continue cooking until soft, about 5 minute more; pour the mixture into the pot with the chicken soup. Season with the salt; return the soup to a simmer. Add the lime juice and 1/2 a lime; cook another 10 minutes. Remove the pot from the heat and remove the lime half; stir in the cilantro to serve.

    • Nutrition

    217 cal.

    • Total Fat: 7g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 45mg
    • Sodium: 1693mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 22g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 18g
    • Vitamin C: 49mg
    • Calcium: 77mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 396mg

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