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Lime Soup

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A refreshing Mexican-inspired soup featuring a savory chicken broth brightened with fresh lime juice and zest. Served over crispy fried corn tortilla wedges, this dish offers a delightful contrast of textures and flavors. The broth is simmered with herbs and vegetables for depth, then finished with fresh cilantro for a vibrant finish.
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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 6
Calories: 521
Description
A refreshing Mexican-inspired soup featuring a savory chicken broth brightened with fresh lime juice and zest. Served over crispy fried corn tortilla wedges, this dish offers a delightful contrast of textures and flavors. The broth is simmered with herbs and vegetables for depth, then finished with fresh cilantro for a vibrant finish.
Directions
  1. 1
    Place chicken, water, quartered onion, celery, cilantro sprigs, peppercorns, 2 teaspoons salt, and thyme in a large Dutch oven or pot.
  2. 2
    Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat.
  3. 3
    Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 1 hour until chicken is tender.
  4. 4
    Remove chicken from the broth and set aside to cool. Reserve the broth.
  5. 5
    Once cool enough to handle, remove meat from chicken bones and chop into bite-sized pieces.
  6. 6
    Strain the reserved broth through a fine-mesh sieve to remove vegetables and spices; discard solids.
  7. 7
    Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in the same Dutch oven over medium heat.
  8. 8
    Add chopped green pepper and onion to the pot and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
  9. 9
    Stir in the strained broth, lime rind, juice from 2 limes, and 3 tablespoons chopped cilantro.
  10. 10
    Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 20 minutes.
  11. 11
    Stir in the chopped chicken and 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper.
  12. 12
    Simmer uncovered for another 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
  13. 13
    While the soup simmers, cut each corn tortilla into 8 wedges.
  14. 14
    Heat remaining vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
  15. 15
    Fry tortilla wedges in batches until crisp and golden brown.
  16. 16
    Remove tortilla wedges and drain on paper towels.
  17. 17
    To serve, place 8 tortilla wedges in each soup bowl and ladle hot soup over them.
  18. 18
    Garnish with lime slices and fresh cilantro if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6 servings

Amount Per Serving
Calories 521kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 25.0g39%
Saturated Fat 5.5g28%
Cholesterol 88.4mg30%
Sodium 2696.0mg113%
Total Carbohydrate 41.0g14%
Dietary Fiber 11.1g45%
Sugars 1.9g
Protein 35.0g70%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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