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Sopa de Lima

Sopa de Lima

Yield: 5
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Author: Michelle Goth
This Sopa de Lima is an authentic Mexican chicken soup recipe! Made with lots of veggies, chicken and LOTS of lime juice, this soup is frequently seen in the Yucatan peninsula of Mexico.
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Ingredients
 

FOR THE BROTH:

  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1/2 red onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed
  • 64 ounces chicken broth
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Mexican oregano

SOUP INGREDIENTS:

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 poblano peppers, seeded and chopped
  • 1/2 red onions, chopped
  • 1 carrot, peeled and diced
  • 2 Roma tomatoes, seeded and chopped
  • 4 limes, juice 3, slice the 4th and set aside
  • 1 rotisserie chicken, shredded, skin removed
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon Mexican oregano

FOR GARNISH:

  • 5 sprigs fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 avocado, diced, for garnish

Instructions
 

  • To make the broth, add olive oil to a dutch oven or large pot and heat over medium. Add onions and saute for 2-3 minutes, until they begin to soften. Add garlic and saute quickly for a minute or less (do not burn).
  • Reduce heat to a simmer, add chicken broth, pepper, sea salt and oregano. Allow to simmer for 30 minutes.

For the soup

  • In a separate skillet, add olive oil and heat on medium. Add poblano, onion and carrot and saute for 3-4 minutes, until they begin to soften.
  • Add roma tomatoes, saute for 2-3 minutes until soft, then add sauteed vegetables to broth. Simmer the broth for an additional 20 minutes.
  • Add lime juice, shredded chicken, salt, pepper, oregano. Cover and simmer another 10 minutes.
  • Serve while hot, topped with fresh cilantro, avocado and lime wedges.

Notes

  • Optional: Serve with crunchy tortilla chips!
Serving: 1serving, Calories: 386kcal, Carbohydrates: 18g, Protein: 38g, Fat: 20g, Saturated Fat: 4g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 7g, Cholesterol: 122mg, Sodium: 2128mg, Potassium: 538mg, Fiber: 6g, Sugar: 6g, Vitamin A: 2515IU, Vitamin C: 64mg, Calcium: 58mg, Iron: 1mg
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