Sopa De Lima (Mexican Lime Soup)

Sopa De Lima (Mexican Lime Soup)

This light, refreshing lime-accented chicken tortilla Mexican lime soup recipe (sopa de lima) can be made hot or mild, depending on your preference.

Preparation Time
20 mins
Cooking Time
45 mins
Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
Calories
217 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
Combine chicken broth, chicken breasts, red onion, garlic, oregano, salt, black pepper, and thyme in a large pot; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer until chicken is no longer pink in centers and juices run clear, 15 to 20 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into centers should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Transfer chicken to a cutting board; shred into bite-sized strips and return to simmering soup.
Step 2
Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add green onions and chile pepper; cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in tomatoes; continue cooking until soft, about 5 minutes. Stir green onion mixture into soup; season with salt.
Step 3
Return soup to a simmer. Add lime juice and 1/2 a lime; cook 10 minutes. Remove pot from heat; remove and discard 1/2 lime. Stir in cilantro; top servings with tortilla chips.

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 5 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 9 cups chicken broth
  • 4 green onions, chopped
  • 5 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
  • 2 large tomatoes, peeled and chopped
  • 6 limes, juiced
  • 1 large red onion, quartered
  • 1 large green chile pepper, seeded and chopped
  • tortilla chips, for topping
  • 0.5 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 0.5 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 0.5 lime

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