Description
Mexican Chicken Lime Soup, or Sopa de Lima, is a refreshing and hearty dish that brings the vibrant flavors of Mexico to your table. This delightful soup combines tender chicken with zesty lime juice, fresh cilantro, and a touch of heat from serrano peppers. Perfect for warming up on chilly nights or lifting your spirits when you’re feeling under the weather, this recipe offers comfort in every spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 limes (zest and juice)
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 serrano peppers, sliced
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by chopping the onion and garlic. Zest and juice the limes; set aside.
- In a large pot over medium heat, add 2 tbsp olive oil and sauté the onions until translucent. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Add chicken breasts and enough chicken broth to cover them completely. Simmer until cooked through (about 15 minutes). Remove chicken and shred it.
- Return shredded chicken to the pot along with more broth if needed. Stir in sliced serrano peppers and lime zest.
- Pour in freshly squeezed lime juice and mix well. Add chopped cilantro for freshness.
- Allow the soup to simmer for about five minutes to meld the flavors.
- Serve hot with extra cilantro or lime wedges as garnish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 265
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 90mg