World Flavors Cookbook

Sopa de Lima

A light and aromatic chicken soup from Yucatan, flavored with the unique local 'lima' (citrus) and topped with crispy tortilla strips.

Cuisine: Mexico

Ingredients

• 1L chicken broth
• 2 cups shredded chicken
• 3 Yucatan limas (or key limes), sliced
• Crispy tortilla strips
• Onion, bell pepper, and tomato
• Cilantro

Instructions

1. Sauté veggies until soft. Add broth and simmer.
2. Add shredded chicken and lima slices.
3. Simmer for 10 minutes to infuse the citrus aroma.
4. Place tortilla strips in bowls, ladle soup over.
5. Garnish with more lima and cilantro.