Yucatan Lemon Soup Recipe

Name: Yucatan Lemon Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth; 1 medium onion, cut into quarters; 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and quartered; 8 garlic cloves, crushed and peeled; 3 tablespoons finely grated meyer lemon zest (or regular lemons or sweet limes); 1/2 teaspoon cumin seed; 4 inches cinnamon sticks; 4 whole cloves; 1 lb raw shrimp, peeled and deveined (26-30 per pound); 3 tablespoons meyer lemon juice (or combination orange or sweet lime and regular lemon juice); 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon hot sauce (to taste); 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Servings: persons

4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 medium onion, cut into quarters
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and quartered
8 garlic cloves, crushed and peeled
3 tablespoons finely grated meyer lemon zest (or regular lemons or sweet limes)
1/2 teaspoon cumin seed
4 inches cinnamon sticks
4 whole cloves
1 lb raw shrimp, peeled and deveined (26-30 per pound)
3 tablespoons meyer lemon juice (or combination orange or sweet lime and regular lemon juice)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon hot sauce (to taste)
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro

1
Put the chicken broth, onion, jalapeno peppers, garlic, lemon zest, cumin seeds, cinnamon stick, and cloves in a soup kettle and bring them to a simmer.
2
Cover, lower the heat, and simmer for 20 minutes.
3
Strain the broth through a sieve and discard the solids.
4
The broth can be refrigerated or frozen for later at this point.
5
If serving immediately, return the broth to the pot and bring to a low boil.
6
Add the shrimp, lemon juice, salt, and hot sauce.
7
Cook briefly until the shrimp are pink and firm.
8
Add the cilantro, and serve.

1093

kcal

Calories

Fat

156

Carbs

119

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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: 4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth, 1 medium onion, cut into quarters, 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and quartered, 8 garlic cloves, crushed and peeled, and more.

Yes, Yucatan Lemon Soup 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.

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Yucatan Lemon Soup

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Variations & substitutions

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