{"id":"28a62397-0733-4a0a-8ec7-929286e3c80d","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/28a62397-0733-4a0a-8ec7-929286e3c80d","source_url":"https://www.gimmesomeoven.com/sopa-de-lima/","title":"Sopa de Lima","description":"Sopa de lima is a traditional Yucatecan chicken soup made with tomatoes, warm spices, and lots of fresh citrus, finished with crispy tortilla strips.","servings":4,"servings_text":"4","prep_time":"PT10M","cook_time":"PT25M","total_time":"PT30M","image_url":"https://www.gimmesomeoven.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Sopa-de-Lima-Recipe-1.jpg","ingredients":[{"text":"2 tablespoons neutral oil (such as avocado oil or olive oil)","item":"neutral oil","quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp","preparation":"such as avocado oil or olive oil"},{"text":"1 medium white onion (finely diced)","item":"medium white onion","quantity":1,"preparation":"finely diced"},{"text":"1 banana pepper (seeded and diced)","item":"banana pepper","quantity":1,"preparation":"seeded and diced"},{"text":"2 (15-ounce) cans fire-roasted diced tomatoes (drained)","item":"(15-ounce) cans fire-roasted diced tomatoes","quantity":2,"preparation":"drained"},{"text":"6 cloves garlic (minced)","item":"garlic","quantity":6,"unit":"clove","preparation":"minced"},{"text":"1 teaspoon ground cumin (lightly toasted)","item":"ground cumin","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp","preparation":"lightly toasted"},{"text":"1 teaspoon dried oregano","item":"dried oregano","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"3 whole cloves","item":"whole cloves","quantity":3},{"text":"2 bay leaves","item":"bay leaves","quantity":2},{"text":"8 cups good-quality chicken stock","item":"good-quality chicken stock","quantity":8,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"3 cups cooked shredded chicken (rotisserie or leftover works great)","item":"cooked shredded chicken","quantity":3,"unit":"cup","preparation":"rotisserie or leftover works great"},{"text":"fine sea salt (to taste)","item":"fine sea salt","preparation":"to taste"},{"text":"1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice (about 2 limes)","item":"freshly squeezed lime juice","quantity":0.25,"unit":"cup","preparation":"about 2 limes"},{"text":"2 tablespoons fresh orange juice","item":"fresh orange juice","quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"toppings: fried corn tortilla strips (lime wedges, chopped fresh cilantro, sliced avocado)","item":"toppings: fried corn tortilla strips","preparation":"lime wedges, chopped fresh cilantro, sliced avocado"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Sauté the aromatics. Heat the oil in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté for 4–5 minutes until softened and lightly golden. Add the banana pepper and cook another 2 minutes. Stir in the fire-roasted tomatoes and garlic, and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mixture reduces slightly and smells rich and sweet."},{"number":2,"text":"Build the broth. Stir in the toasted cumin, oregano, whole cloves, bay leaf, and a generous pinch of salt. Pour in the chicken stock, scraping up any browned bits from the pot. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook uncovered for 10–15 minutes to let the flavors meld."},{"number":3,"text":"Add the chicken. Stir in the shredded chicken and simmer for 5 more minutes, just to warm through. Remove and discard the bay leaf and cloves."},{"number":4,"text":"Finish with citrus. Remove from heat and stir in the lime and orange juice. Taste and season with additional salt as needed — the broth should taste bright and balanced."},{"number":5,"text":"Serve. Place a handful of fried tortilla strips in each bowl. Ladle the soup over top, then garnish with lime slices, cilantro, and diced avocado if desired. Serve immediately."}],"date_published":"2026-10-29T23:57:16.901781+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-29T23:57:16.901781+00:00"}