Sopa de Lima Recipe (Mexican Lime Soup)

A traditional dish from Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula, sopa de lima is a spicy, flavorful chicken and tomato soup

Ingredients :

• 🐓 2 chicken breasts, cooked and shredded
• 🥣 6 cups chicken broth
• 🧅 1 medium onion, diced
• 🌶️ 2 jalapeños, seeded and chopped
• 🥕 2 medium carrots, sliced
• 🍅 2 tomatoes, diced
• 🧄 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 🌿 1 teaspoon oregano
• 🧂 Salt and pepper to taste
• 🍋 4 limes, juiced
• 🌮 4 corn tortillas, cut into strips and fried until crispy

Timing (with icons):

• 🕒 Prep Time: 15 minutes
• 🍲 Cook Time: 30 minutes
• ⏳ Total Time: 45 minutes

Instructions:

1. Prepare the base:
   • In a large pot, heat some oil and sauté the onions, garlic, and jalapeños until fragrant.
2. Cook the soup:
   • Add the carrots, tomatoes, oregano, and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer for 20 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
3. Add chicken and lime:
   • Stir in the shredded chicken and lime juice. Season with salt and pepper.
4. Serve and garnish:
   • Ladle the soup into bowls and top with crispy tortilla strips. Garnish with additional lime slices and fresh cilantro if desired.