Sopa de Lima Sonorense
Sopa de Lima
A fragrant chicken and lime soup from Sonora — clear, light broth with shredded chicken, fried tortilla strips, and a generous squeeze of Mexican lime.
- Total
- 50 min
- Serves
- 4
- Level
- Easy
Prep 15 min · Cook 35 min
Ingredients
Method
Simmer chicken breasts in broth with half the onion, garlic, and salt for 20 minutes. Remove chicken, shred, and reserve broth.
About 25 min
Sauté diced remaining onion and diced tomatoes in a little oil until soft. Add to the broth.
About 8 min
Cut tortillas into thin strips and fry in hot oil until golden and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
About 5 min
Squeeze juice of 3 limes into the broth. Return shredded chicken. Simmer 5 minutes. Taste for salt.
About 5 min
Serve in bowls with fried tortilla strips, fresh cilantro, and lime wedges on the side.
About 2 min
Nutrition per serving (estimate)
- Calories
- 280
- Protein
- 26 g
- Carbs
- 22 g
- Fat
- 10 g
- Fibre
- 2 g
- Sodium
- 680 mg
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Recipe by Boon Tools.