Sopa De Lima (Merida, Yucatan)

Jun 05, 2023June 5, 20230 3
Sopa De Lima (Merida, Yucatan) A Traditional Yucatan Chicken Soup
in Soup

Prep

20 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

50 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

2 limes ( Green-Yellow lime , only the juice )
2 limes , for garnish ( cut in slices )
8 tortillas , de maiz ( cut in large pieces )
1 chicken breast , diced
4 cups chicken broth ( ( authentic-real )
1 teaspoon chicken broth , dried
4 tomatoes ( jitomates , ground or very finely chopped with the juice )
1 onion
green chiles serranos ( optional )
1 avocado , for to adorn ( garnish )
vegetable oil ( for frying tortillas )
salt and pepper

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
479
Sugar
3g
Fat
18g
Sopa de Lima is a traditional Yucatan soup made with tangy lime juice, chicken, and crispy fried tortillas. It is often served as a comfort food and is perfect for warming up on chilly evenings. The soup is typically made with authentic ingredients that are found in the Yucatan region, like finely chopped onions, ground tomatoes, and chicken broth. Adding green chiles serranos (optional) and diced avocado on top of the soup provides additional flavor and texture. The soup's bold flavors and warming qualities make it a popular dish throughout the Yucatan region.

Instructions

1.In a frying pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat until hot.
2.Cut the tortillas into large pieces and fry them until golden brown on both sides. Remove from the pan and drain on paper towels.
3.Using the same pan, add the diced chicken breast and green chiles serranos (optional) and fry until the chicken is cooked through and golden brown.
4.In a large pot, combine chicken broth, dried chicken broth, finely chopped onion, ground tomatoes, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil and then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 10-15 minutes.
5.Add the fried chicken and tortillas to the pot and simmer for an additional 5-10 minutes.
6.Serve hot with sliced limes and diced avocado on top.

PROS

Traditional Yucatan flavors combined with chicken and tangy lime make this soup a satisfying meal full of bold flavors.

The addition of ground tomatoes and green chiles serranos add a depth of flavor to this soup.

Easy to make and perfect for chilly evenings.

CONS

The fried tortillas and chicken increase the calorie and fat content in this soup.

Contains high levels of sodium due to the use of chicken broth.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This soup is a great source of protein due to the use of chicken breast and chicken broth.
The lime juice used in this recipe helps to boost the immune system.
Tomatoes used in the soup provide a good source of Vitamin C and potassium.

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