Yucatan Lime Soup Recipe

Name: Yucatan Lime Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 chicken breast half, cut into 1-inch cubes; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/4 teaspoon salt, plus 1/4 teaspoon; 1/2 cup vegetable oil, plus more if needed; 8 corn tortillas, cut into 1-inch strips; 3/4 cup finely chopped white onions; 1 teaspoon Essence, recipe follows; 1 teaspoon minced garlic; 1/2 cup seeded, chopped tomatoes; 1 tablespoon minced Serrano chiles; 4 cups chicken stock; 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro; 1 lime, cut into thin slices, for decoration; 1 avocado, seeded and diced, for topping; 2 1/2 tablespoons paprika; 2 tablespoons salt; 2 tablespoons garlic powder; 1 tablespoon black pepper; 1 tablespoon onion powder; 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper; 1 tablespoon dried leaf oregano; 1 tablespoon dried thyme

Servings: persons

1 chicken breast half, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt, plus 1/4 teaspoon
1/2 cup vegetable oil, plus more if needed
8 corn tortillas, cut into 1-inch strips
3/4 cup finely chopped white onions
1 teaspoon Essence, recipe follows
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 cup seeded, chopped tomatoes
1 tablespoon minced Serrano chiles
4 cups chicken stock
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 lime, cut into thin slices, for decoration
1 avocado, seeded and diced, for topping
2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon dried leaf oregano
1 tablespoon dried thyme

1
Season the chicken with the cumin and 1/4 teaspoon salt and set aside.
2
In a large pot, heat 1/2 cup of the oil over high heat.
3
Fry the tortilla strips in batches until golden brown on both sides, adding more oil as needed.
4
Drain on paper towels.
5
Remove all but 2 tablespoons of oil from the pan.
6
Add the onion, Essence and 1/4 teaspoon salt, and saute until soft, about 3 minutes.
7
Add the chicken, garlic, tomatoes and chiles and saute for 3 minutes.
8
Add the stock and lime juice and simmer over medium heat for 10 minutes.
9
Remove from the heat and stir in the cilantro.
10
Place 1 lime slice in each soup bowl and ladle the soup on top.
11
Top each serving with diced avocado and serve the fried tortilla strips on the side.
12
Combine all ingredients thoroughly and store in an airtight jar or container.
13
Recipe from New New Orleans Cooking, by Emeril Lagasse and Jessie Tirsch.
14
Published by William and Morrow, 1993.

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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 23 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 chicken breast half, cut into 1-inch cubes, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1/4 teaspoon salt, plus 1/4 teaspoon, 1/2 cup vegetable oil, plus more if needed, and more.

Yes, Yucatan Lime 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 Lime Soup

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Variations & substitutions

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