SOPA DE LIMA (YUCATAN LIME SOUP)

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Make and share this Sopa De Lima (Yucatan Lime Soup) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Linajjac

Categories     < 4 Hours

Time 1h15m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

8 corn tortillas
1/2 cup vegetable oil
salt
1 medium onion, chopped
1 celery rib, thinly sliced
1 carrot, thinly sliced
1 jalapenos or 1 serrano pepper, stemmed, seeded and finely chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 bay leaf
1/4 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano, crumbled
1 large tomatoes, peeled and chopped
8 cups chicken stock or 8 cups canned low sodium chicken broth
1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 green onions, finely chopped
3 limes, juice of (about 1/3 cup)
1 large avocado, peeled, pitted and coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves

Steps:

  • Cut the tortillas into 1/4-inch strips. Heat the oil in a medium skillet and, when very hot, fry the tortilla strips, in small batches, until lightly golden and crisp, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Transfer to paper towel lined plate to drain. Season with salt, to taste. Repeat until all tortilla strips have been fried. Set fried tortilla strips aside and reserve the vegetable oil.
  • Transfer 1 tablespoon of the reserved cooking oil to a large saucepan and add the chopped onion, celery, carrot, and jalapeno pepper. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until vegetables have softened, about 4 minutes. Add the garlic, bay leaf, and Mexican oregano and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add the tomato and season lightly with salt. Cook, stirring, until the tomato is softened and has released its liquid and the mixture is nearly dry, 4 to 5 minutes. Add the chicken stock and chicken breasts and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a slow simmer and cook until the chicken is just cooked through, 12 to 15 minutes. Remove chicken from the soup and set aside until cool enough to handle. Allow soup to continue simmering.
  • When the chicken has cooled a bit, shred into bite size pieces and return to the pot along with the green onions and lime juice. Cook for 5 minutes, or until the chicken is heated through and the soup is piping hot. Season the soup, to taste, with salt and ladle the soup into wide soup bowls, with a handful of tortilla strips added to each bowl. Garnish with the avocado and cilantro and serve immediately.

Milan koirala
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I'm not sure about the lime in this soup. I might try it with lemon instead.


Joshim Hossain
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This soup looks delicious! I can't wait to try it.


Richard Adjei
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I'm going to try making this soup in my slow cooker.


rafiat omolara
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This soup is perfect for a party.


Md Idgarcox2021
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I'm so glad I found this recipe.


Bishnu Luitel
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This soup is a great way to warm up on a cold day.


Miqbal Haider
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I'm definitely adding this soup to my regular rotation.


usama nonari
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This soup is a must-try for any lime lover.


Calanthea Pillay
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I can't wait to make this soup again.


Sumon Kormoker
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This soup is even better the next day.


Boateng Alfred
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I added some black beans to this soup for extra protein.


mmd yari
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover chicken.


Carolyn Wilson
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I love the tangy flavor of the lime in this soup.


Dewayne Richardson
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This soup is the perfect comfort food. It's warm, flavorful, and filling.


JIA_Jibon Islam (Arafat)
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I've never been a fan of lime soup, but this recipe changed my mind. The combination of lime, chicken, and vegetables is simply irresistible.


Rita Tasin
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This soup is a lifesaver on busy weeknights. It's quick and easy to make, and my whole family loves it.


Alfred Mwenge
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I was pleasantly surprised by how easy this soup was to make! I didn't have any fancy ingredients on hand, but I was still able to create a delicious and authentic-tasting sopa de lima.


Adebayo Micheal
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This soup is a delightful blend of tangy and savory flavors. The lime adds a refreshing brightness that perfectly complements the rich chicken broth and tender vegetables.