Best 4 Mexican Lime Soup Recipes

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In the realm of tantalizing flavors and vibrant ingredients, Mexican Lime Soup emerges as a culinary masterpiece, capturing the essence of Mexican cuisine with its zesty, tangy, and heartwarming broth. This traditional soup, also known as Sopa de Lima, delights the palate with its symphony of flavors, featuring a harmonious blend of sour limes, aromatic herbs, tender chicken or vegetables, and a delightful array of textures. As you embark on this culinary adventure, let's delve into the secrets of crafting the perfect Mexican Lime Soup, exploring variations and techniques to create an unforgettable dining experience.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

MEXICAN LIME SOUP



Mexican Lime Soup image

Categories     Soup/Stew     Chicken     Garlic     Tomato     Sauté     Quick & Easy     Lime     Avocado     Jalapeño     Cilantro     Simmer     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons olive oil
6 garlic cloves, sliced
6 small skinless boneless chicken breast halves, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch-wide strips
1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
9 cups canned low-salt chicken broth
1/3 cup fresh lime juice
1 1/2 cups coarsely crushed tortilla chips
2 avocados, peeled, pitted, diced
3 tomatoes, chopped
3 green onions, sliced
Chopped fresh cilantro
Minced jalapeño chilies
Lime slices

Steps:

  • Heat oil in heavy large pot over medium heat. Add garlic and stir 20 seconds. Add chicken and oregano to pot; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Sauté 3 minutes. Add broth and lime juice and bring to simmer. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer gently until chicken is cooked through, about 8 minutes. Season soup to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Divide crushed tortilla chips among 6 bowls. Ladle soup into bowls. Top soup with avocados, tomatoes, green onions, cilantro and jalapeños. Garnish with lime slices and serve.

MEXICAN CHICKEN LIME SOUP



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Make and share this Mexican Chicken Lime Soup recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Derf2440

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 30m

Yield 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 teaspoons becel oil (I used olive oil)
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, smashed
1 boneless skinless chicken breast half, diced in half inch pieces
4 -6 cups low sodium chicken broth (depending on how thick you like your soup;I used 4 cups)
1 medium avocado, diced
1 large tomatoes, diced
1 lime, juice of
1/4 teaspoon hot sauce (I used about half a teaspoon of tobasco)
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, rough chopped

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium low heat.
  • Add onions and garlic and cook for about 3 to 5 minutes or until softened, stirring occasionally.
  • Add stock and bring to boil.
  • Stir chicken in and reduce heat to low.
  • Partially cover and simmer very gently for about 10 minutes.
  • In a small bowl, gently combine tomato, avocado, lime juice, hot sauce and cilantro; set aside.
  • Just before serving, stir in tomato/avocado mixture; serve immediately.

SOPA DE LIMA (MEXICAN LIME SOUP)



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Hot or cold outside, this soup is light and refreshing. I first enjoyed this dish while sitting ocean-side in Mexico. Goes great with a margarita or beer and a side of chips and salsa. Use whatever chilies you want (hot or mild) depending on the amount of heat you enjoy. Serve in bowls with crushed tortilla chips or strips on top.

Provided by Amatre

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Tortilla Soup Recipes

Time 1h5m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 16

9 cups chicken broth
5 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 large red onion, quartered
5 cloves garlic, chopped
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon dried thyme
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
4 green onions, chopped
1 large green chile pepper, seeded and chopped
2 large tomatoes, peeled and chopped
6 limes, juiced
½ lime
½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
tortilla chips, for topping

Steps:

  • Bring the chicken broth, chicken breasts, red onion, garlic, oregano, salt, pepper, and thyme to a boil in a large pot; reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until the chicken breasts are no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 15 to 20 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Remove the cooked chicken to a cutting board and shred into bite-sized strips; return to the simmering pot.
  • Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook the green onions and green chile pepper in the hot oil until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir the tomatoes into the mixture and continue cooking until soft, about 5 minute more; pour the mixture into the pot with the chicken soup. Season with the salt; return the soup to a simmer. Add the lime juice and 1/2 a lime; cook another 10 minutes. Remove the pot from the heat and remove the lime half; stir in the cilantro to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 217.3 calories, Carbohydrate 21.8 g, Cholesterol 44.8 mg, Fat 7.2 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 18.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 1693.4 mg, Sugar 5.1 g

MEXICAN CHICKEN LIME SOUP



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Categories     Soup/Stew     Poultry     Quick & Easy

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 onion, finely chopped
6 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
6 skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2 canned chipotle chiles in adobo sauce, finely chopped, plus 2 tablespoons adobo sauce
6 cups chicken broth
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Juice of 2 limes
Salt and pepper
1 hass avocado, thinly sliced lengthwise into 12 pieces
Crushed tortilla chips

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Stir in the onion and garlic, lower the heat to medium and cook until the onion begins to brown, about 7 minutes. Increase the heat to high, push the vegetables to the side of the pan, add the chicken and cook, stirring, until golden, about 5 minutes. Stir in the chipotles and adobo sauce, then stir in the chicken broth. Lower the heat and simmer for 15 minutes, skimming any foam. Stir in the cilantro and lime juice; season with salt and pepper. Place 2 avocado slices in each of 6 soup bowls and pour in the soup. Top with the tortilla chips.

Tips:

  • For a more intense lime flavor, use fresh lime juice instead of bottled lime juice.
  • If you don't have any chicken broth on hand, you can use vegetable broth instead.
  • To make the soup more spicy, add a diced jalapeño pepper to the pot.
  • If you want a thicker soup, add a cornstarch slurry (equal parts cornstarch and water) to the pot and simmer until the soup reaches your desired consistency.
  • Serve the soup with your favorite toppings, such as chopped cilantro, avocado, sour cream, or tortilla chips.

Conclusion:

Mexican lime soup is a delicious and easy-to-make soup that is perfect for a quick and healthy meal. It is also a great way to use up leftover chicken. The soup is packed with flavor from the limes, cilantro, and chicken broth. It is also very versatile and can be easily customized to your liking. Whether you like your soup spicy, mild, or somewhere in between, this recipe is sure to please. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy soup recipe, give Mexican lime soup a try. You won't be disappointed.

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