Chicken soup with lime

0 min
hard
15 ingredients

Chicken soup with lime

Chicken and Lime Soup is a traditional dish that combines fresh and spicy flavors. Originating from Mexico, this soup reflects the richness of Mexican cuisine by incorporating typical ingredients such as lime, chipotle chili, and aromatic herbs. In other Latin American countries, this soup may have similar names, although variations in the use of ingredients like chipotle or the type of cheese may differ, adapting to local tastes. In places like Guatemala or El Salvador, chicken soups with a citrus touch are often prepared, although the specific inclusion of chipotle and lime in the Mexican style is particular to this region.

This recipe is not only a comforting dish in cold weather, but it is also appreciated for its balance between freshness and depth of flavor, a result of the combination of the acidity of the lime and the smokiness of the chipotle with the tenderness of the chicken and the creaminess of the cheese.

How to Make Chicken and Lime Soup

To begin, cook chicken breasts and then carefully shred them.

In a pot, combine chicken broth, lime juice, dried Mexican oregano, dried basil, chipotle chili puree, and a bay leaf.

Season to taste with salt and white pepper.

Bring the mixture to a boil.

Simmer for 15 minutes so the flavors blend well.

Add the shredded chicken, chopped tomatoes, red onion, and fresh cilantro.

Bring back to a boil.

Simmer for 5 more minutes.

Adjust the seasonings to taste to achieve the perfect balance.

Serve the soup very hot in pre-warmed bowls.

Add cubes of reduced-fat Monterey Jack cheese to each serving.

Garnish each serving with baked corn tortilla strips, fresh lime slices, non-fat sour cream, and a sprig of cilantro for a delicious and visually appealing finishing touch.

Chicken soup with lime

Ingredients (15)

  • Chicken Broth
  • Limes
  • Dried Mexican Oregano
  • Dried Basil
  • Chipotle Chile Puree
  • Bay Leaf
  • White Pepper
  • Salt
  • Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breast
  • Tomatoes
  • Red Onion
  • Cilantro
  • Reduced-Fat Monterey Jack Cheese
  • Corn Tortillas
  • Lime Slices

Instructions (12 steps)

  1. 1 Cook chicken breasts and then shred
  2. 2 Combine broth, lemon juice, oregano, basil, pureed chipotle, and bay leaf in the stock pot
  3. 3 Season to taste with salt and white pepper
  4. 4 Bring to a boil
  5. 5 Simmer for 15 minutes
  6. 6 Add shredded chicken, tomatoes, red onion, and cilantro
  7. 7 Bring to a boil
  8. 8 Simmer for 5 minutes
  9. 9 Adjust seasonings to taste
  10. 10 Serve the soup very hot in warm bowls
  11. 11 Add cheese cubes
  12. 12 Garnish each serving with some baked tortilla strips, lemon slices, nonfat sour cream, and a cilantro sprig

Nutritional Information

Calories: 1014 kcal
Protein: 221%
Carbohydrates: 29%
Fat: 37%
Sugar: 108%
Sodium: 93%

Percent Daily Value for nutrients; calories are shown in kcal.

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