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Sopa De Lima (Mexican Lime Soup)

Sopa De Lima comes to us from the Yucatan region of Mexico. This is one variation of Tortilla Soup. We made this while staying in a beautiful house in Puerto Vallarta. We bought a rotisserie chicken from a street stall nearby, shredded the meat and made the broth from the bones.
Prep Time1 hour
Active Time1 hour
Total Time2 hours
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Gluten Free, Mexican
Keyword: Sopa
Yield: 3 Servings
Calories: 320kcal
Author: 2 Cooks in the Kitchen

Materials

  • 1 Poblano Pepper
  • 4 Garlic Cloves
  • 2 Tomatoes
  • 1/2 Onion
  • 3 Cups Chicken Broth
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Cumin
  • 1/4 Teaspoon Allspice
  • 1/4 Teaspoon Cinnamon
  • 1/8 Teaspoon Clove
  • 1/4 Teaspoon Pepper
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Mexican Oregano
  • 4 Small Pieces Lemon Zest
  • 2 Tortillas
  • 2 Cups Shredded Chicken
  • 2 Tablespoons Lime Juice
  • 2 Tablespoons Grapefruit Juice
  • Avocado Slices For Garnish
  • Cilantro Leaves For Garnish

Instructions

  • Char the poblano skin. peel it, remove the stem and seeds and cut it into a small dice. Place in a bowl.
  • Char the garlic cloves, peel them and chop finely. Place in the bowl
  • Char the tomatoes, peel them and cut into a small dice. Add to the bowl
  • Char the onion, peel it and cut into a small dice. Add to the bowl.
  • Heat some oil in a large skillet, add all the chopped vegetables and cook for 15 to 20 minutes until the onions are softened.
  • Put the chicken broth in a soup pot. Add the cumin, allspice, clove, cinnamon, pepper, Mexican oregano and lime zest. Cook on low heat for 30 minutes.
  • Cut the tortillas into small strips. Heat 1/4 cup of oil in a frying pan and fry the tortilla strips until crispy. Drain on a paper towel.
  • Add the chicken to the chicken broth.
  • Add the lime juice and grapefruit juice.
  • Add the cooked vegetables to the soup pot, stir and let it get hot.
  • Serve in bowls with the tortilla strips on top. Garnish with avocado and cilantro.

Nutrition information below may not be exact. Consult a dietician if you have allergies or reaction to foods.

Nutrition

Calories: 320kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 75mg | Sodium: 1295mg | Potassium: 790mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 1268IU | Vitamin C: 80mg | Calcium: 121mg | Iron: 4mg