Authentic Sopa de Lima

Yucatán does not only amaze us with its mesmerizing sceneries but also with its drool-worthy dishes and this authentic sopa de lima is here to prove us right! The exquisite combination of sweet lemon juice, chicken, spearmint, and bay leaves served with a delish xnipec salsa prepared with Habanero chiles, orange juice, red onions, and lime juice will make you fall in love with Yucatecan cuisine forever. Give this homey and authentic sopa de lima a warm welcome into your life!
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Ingredients
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Preparation
1h 15 mins
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Easy
  • In a pot with salted water, add chicken drumsticks, chicken thighs, chicken wings, spearmint, cilantro, black pepper, oregano, bay leaves, onion, and garlic. Cover and cook for 40 minutes or until chicken is cooked through. Remove chicken and shred. Set aside. Strain chicken broth and add sweet lemon juice. Gently stir, adjust seasoning, and set aside.
  • In a saucepan over medium heat, heat vegetable oil and cook onion for 3 minutes. Add güero chiles and tomato and cook for 5 minutes. Add chicken and cook for 10 more minutes. Pour chicken broth in and gently stir until completely incorporated. Cook for 5 minutes and remove from heat and add sweet lemon zest.
  • For the xnipec salsa: In a bowl, mix red onion, Habanero chile, lime juice, orange juice, salt, and pepper.
  • Serve authentic sopa de lima in a soup bowl with fried tortilla strips, cilantro, roasted sweet lemon wheels, and xnipec salsa on the side.

Nutritional information

* * Information per 100g serving, percent daily values based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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