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Sopa de Lima

Tantalize your taste buds with this beautiful blend of ancient Mayan culture and rich Spanish influence.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 239 kcal
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 medium white onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 large tomato diced
  • 1 medium green bell pepper chopped
  • Juice of 6 limes
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • Corn tortilla strips for garnish

Instructions

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  1. In a large pot, bring chicken broth, chicken breasts, onion, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until chicken is cooked through, about 20 minutes.
  2. Remove chicken from the broth, let cool slightly, then shred into bite-sized pieces. Return shredded chicken to the pot.
  3. Add tomato, green bell pepper, and lime juice to the pot. Simmer for an additional 10 minutes. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
  4. Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh cilantro and crispy tortilla strips.

Nutrition Information

Calories 239kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 8g (3%) Protein 24g (48%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 5g Cholesterol 72mg (24%) Sodium 1241mg (52%) Potassium 642mg (18%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 1270IU (25%) Vitamin C 45mg (50%) Calcium 42mg (4%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 239

% Daily Value*

Calories 239kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 8g 3%
Protein 24g 48%
Fat 12g 18%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 72mg 24%
Sodium 1241mg 52%
Potassium 642mg 14%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 1270IU 25%
Vitamin C 45mg 50%
Calcium 42mg 4%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.