Authentic Mexican Chicken Lime Soup (Sopa de Lima)
A vibrant and zesty Mexican classic featuring tender shredded chicken in a citrus-infused broth, topped with crunchy fried tortilla strips.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs chicken (breast and thighs)
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 8 cups chicken stock or water
- 4 corn tortillas, sliced into strips
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Brown the chicken in oil in a large pot; remove and set aside.
- Sauté onion and garlic in the same pot until translucent.
- Return chicken to the pot and add stock; simmer until tender.
- Remove chicken, shred with forks, and strain the broth.
- Stir fresh lime juice into the hot broth.
- Fry tortilla strips in oil until golden and crisp.
- Bowl the chicken, pour broth over, and top with tortilla strips and cilantro.