World Flavors Cookbook

Belize Sopa de Lima

Belizean sour lime soup — chicken broth sharpened with lima citrus, served with shredded chicken and crispy tortilla strips.

Cuisine: Belize

Ingredients

• 4 chicken thighs
• 1.5L chicken broth
• Juice of 4 limas or limes
• 1 onion, halved
• 4 cloves garlic
• 2 tomatoes, diced
• Crispy tortilla strips
• Cilantro
• Salt

Instructions

1. Simmer chicken in broth with onion and garlic 30 minutes. Remove and shred.
2. Add tomatoes to broth. Simmer 10 minutes.
3. Add lima juice. Season.
4. Serve with shredded chicken, tortilla strips, and cilantro.