Mexican Sopa de Lima (Lime Soup) Recipe
Sopa de Lima is a traditional Mexican soup made with lime, chicken broth, shredded chicken, and crispy tortilla strips.
Ingredients
- Boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cooked and shredded) – 2
- Chicken broth – 6 cups
- Roma tomatoes (diced) – 4
- Onions (diced) – 2
- Garlic cloves (minced) – 2
- Vegetable oil – 2 tbsp
- Ground cumin – 2 tsp
- Dried oregano – 2 tsp
- Limes (juiced) – 4
- Salt and pepper – to taste
- Corn tortillas (cut into strips and fried for garnish) – 4
- Fresh cilantro (chopped, for garnish) – 4 tbsp
Instructions
- In a pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the diced onions and minced garlic. Sauté until the onions turn translucent.
- Add the diced tomatoes to the pot and cook until they soften.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring it to a gentle simmer.
- Add the shredded chicken, ground cumin, dried oregano, and the juice of the limes. Stir well to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Simmer for 15-20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
- While the soup is simmering, fry the corn tortilla strips until crispy.
- To serve, ladle the Sopa de Lima into bowls. Top each serving with crispy tortilla strips and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro.
Nutrition
Calories: 294kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 24gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 58mgSodium: 1523mgFiber: 5gSugar: 7g
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