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Mexican lime soup

Zesty Mexican Lime Soup: A Heartwarming Cozy Bowl

Experience comfort with a vibrant Mexican lime soup that bursts with refreshing citrus and aromatic spices.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Soups
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Soup Base
  • 4 pieces Chicken Pieces (bone-in, skin-on)
  • 6 cups Chicken Broth homemade or store-bought
  • 1/2 whole Onion for broth depth
  • 4 cloves Garlic whole
  • 2 leaves Bay Leaves
  • 1 stick Cinnamon Stick
  • 1 tablespoon Mexican Oregano
  • 14.5 ounces Fire-Roasted Tomatoes
For the Vegetables
  • 2 medium Green Peppers or roasted poblano
  • 1/2 cup Fresh Lime Juice
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro optional
For the Garnish
  • 4 pieces Corn Tortillas cut into strips
  • 1 cup Vegetable Oil or olive oil
  • Garnish Options lime wedges, chopped avocado, fresh salsa, queso, sour cream

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • skillet
  • strainer
  • cutting board
  • knife

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Season your chicken pieces with salt and pepper, and place them in a large pot. Add chicken broth, onion (whole), garlic (whole), bay leaves, cinnamon stick, and Mexican oregano. Bring to a boil and simmer for 20 minutes.
  2. Remove cooked chicken, strain the broth, and discard solids. Shred the chicken into pieces.
  3. Heat olive oil in the same pot. Sauté the diced onion and chopped green peppers for about 3 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
  4. Return broth to the pot, add fire-roasted tomatoes, and simmer for 5 minutes.
  5. Fold shredded chicken back into the pot, add fresh lime juice and cilantro, and adjust seasoning.
  6. In a separate skillet, heat vegetable oil and fry tortilla strips until golden brown for about 3 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
  7. Ladle soup into bowls and top with crispy tortilla strips and garnishes like lime wedges and avocado.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 26gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For best results, choose quality bone-in chicken and let the broth simmer adequately for depth of flavor. Adjust salt and lime juice to taste before serving.

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