Traditional Sopa de Lima

Mónica Mateos
From Yucatán with love! This traditional and exquisite sopa de lima is a classic that must be passed on from generation to generation. Let the combination of lemon, clove, onion, cumin, and chicken seduce you. Its mouthwatering flavors and enticing aroma will make you fall in love with Yucatán cuisine.
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Ingredients
8
Portions
  • 1 chicken breast, for the chicken broth
  • 3 liters water, for the chicken broth
  • 1/4 onions, for the chicken broth
  • 2 cloves garlic, for the chicken broth
  • 1/4 bunches fresh cilantro, for the chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon salt, for the chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons lard, for the chicken broth, for frying
  • 3 tomatoes, seeded, cut into medium-sized cubes
  • 1/2 onions, cut into small-sized cubes
  • 2 güero chiles, or Xcat-ic chiles, cut into medium-sized cubes
  • 1 pinch cumin, toasted, ground
  • 1 clove, toasted, ground
  • 1 teaspoon oregano, toasted, ground
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 cup lime, Yucatecan, cut into wheels
  • 1 cup tortillas, fried, cut into strips
Preparation
15 mins
45 mins
Easy
  • In a pot, add ingredients for the soup. Cover and cook for 35 minutes. Season.
  • Remove chicken breast and shred finely. Set broth aside.
  • In a small pot, add lard and fry tomato, chicken, onion, and Xcat-ic chiles. Pour broth into the pot and add spices. Season with salt and pepper and bring to a boil. Add lemon wheels some minutes before soup comes to a boil to keep it from turning bitter.
  • Serve traditional sopa de lima with shredded chicken and garnish with fried tortilla strips.

Nutritional information

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