Dinner Tonight: Lime Soup (Sopa De Lima) Recipe Recipe

Name: Dinner Tonight: Lime Soup (Sopa De Lima) Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 stick of Mexican cinnamon, broken up; 1 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano; 3 whole cloves; 4 cups chicken stock; 1/2 pound chicken breast, chopped into 3/4-inch pieces; 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice; Salt; Vegetable oil; 4 ounces corn tortillas (about 6), cut into 1 inch strips; 4 ounces Chihuahua or Monterey Jack cheese; 1 avocados, peeled and chopped into 1/2 inch pieces; 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped; 1/2 lime, sliced thinly

Servings: persons

1 stick of Mexican cinnamon, broken up
1 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano
3 whole cloves
4 cups chicken stock
1/2 pound chicken breast, chopped into 3/4-inch pieces
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
Salt
Vegetable oil
4 ounces corn tortillas (about 6), cut into 1 inch strips
4 ounces Chihuahua or Monterey Jack cheese
1 avocados, peeled and chopped into 1/2 inch pieces
1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
1/2 lime, sliced thinly

1
Pour the chicken stock into a saucepan; bring to a boil. Add the spices, and then reduce the heat to a simmer. Cook 10 minutes. Strain the stock into another pot, removing the spices. Bring the stock back to a simmer; add the chicken. Cook 10 minutes or until chicken is done. Pour in the lime juice, and season with salt to taste.
2
Meanwhile, pour a 1/4 inch of oil into a skillet set over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot, add a few strips of tortilla, and cook for about 30 seconds or until crisp. Drain these on a plate covered with paper towels. Repeat with the rest of the strips.
3
Ladle the soup into two bowls. Top each bowl with some tortilla strips, shredded cheese, avocado, cilantro, and lime slices.

712

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

102

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 stick of Mexican cinnamon, broken up, 1 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano, 3 whole cloves, 4 cups chicken stock, and more.

Yes, Dinner Tonight: Lime Soup (Sopa De Lima) Recipe falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Dinner Tonight: Lime Soup (Sopa De Lima) Recipe

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