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Sopa de Lima Recipe

A refreshing and tangy Mexican soup made with chicken, lime, and crispy tortilla strips.
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 250 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 whole Chicken breast boneless, skinless
  • 6 cups Chicken broth
  • 1 whole Onion chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 2 whole Limes juiced
  • 1 whole Tomato chopped
  • 1 whole Jalapeño sliced
  • 1 handful Cilantro chopped
  • to taste Salt and pepper
  • 4 whole Corn tortillas cut into strips and fried

Instructions 

  1. 1. In a large pot, cook the chicken breast in the chicken broth until fully cooked. Remove the chicken, shred it, and set aside.
  2. 2. In the same pot, add the chopped onion and minced garlic. Sauté until the onion is translucent.
  3. 3. Add the chopped tomato, sliced jalapeño, and lime juice to the pot. Cook for a few minutes.
  4. 4. Return the shredded chicken to the pot. Add salt and pepper to taste. Simmer for 10 minutes.
  5. 5. Serve the soup hot, garnished with chopped cilantro and crispy tortilla strips.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 800mg | Potassium: 400mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Chicken Soup, Mexican Soup, Sopa de Lima
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