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Sopa de Lima

Sopa de Lima
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Bring a taste of the Yucatan to the table with the bright, fresh, and warm flavors of sopa de lima, or lime soup that this classic Mayan chicken soup offers up. 

  • Author: Nicole Stover
  • Prep Time: 5
  • Cook Time: 60
  • Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
  • Yield: 6-8 1x
  • Category: Soup
  • Method: Simmering
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 sweet onion, diced
  • 2 celery sticks, chopped
  • 3 carrots, sliced
  • 1–2 habaneros, finely diced and deseeded
  • 1 poblano deseeded and diced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 large tomatoes, peeled and diced or 5–6 Roma tomatoes peeled and diced
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt divided
  • 1 teaspoon Mexican oregano
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 2–3 bay leaves
  • 8–10 cups homemade chicken stock or good quality chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup lime juice (juice of 2-3 limes)
  • 1/3 cup cilantro, chopped
  • Garnish Ideas: Fried tortilla strips, cilantro, lime wedges, pico de gallo or diced tomatoes, jalapeno slices, avocado, queso fresco or cotija

Instructions

  1. Heat a Dutch oven over medium heat and add the olive oil. Add the onions, celery, carrots, habanero, and poblano. Season with half the kosher salt. Let cook until the onions are translucent and the vegetables are just becoming tender, about 5-7 minutes. 
  2. Add the garlic, cumin, chili powder, cinnamon, allspice, and Mexican oregano. Stir and let cook for 1 minute.
  3. Next add the diced tomatoes, remaining salt, bay leaves, and broth. Stir to combine and let come to a simmer. Cover the pot and turn the heat to medium-low. Let the soup cook until the veggies are tender, 30-45 minutes.
  4. Uncover the soup and stir in the chicken. Let warm through for 10-15 minutes.
  5. Stir in the lime juice and cilantro. Taste and adjust for seasoning.
  6. Serve with your favorite garnishes. 

Notes

  1. If your family doesn’t like the bright pop of citrus, add half of the lime juice and serve additional lime wedges so they can control the acidity.
  2. Leftover shredded turkey also works well in this recipe.
  3. Broth a brothier soup use ten cups of chicken broth. 
  4. For an additional layer of flavor use grilled chicken. It will add a smoky element. 

Find it online: https://beachgirlgrills.com/sopa-de-lima/