Zesty Yucatan Lime Soup Recipe with 3 Secret Tips
A traditional Mexican soup from the Yucatan Peninsula made with chicken, lime juice, and tortilla strips. It’s tangy, flavorful, and comforting.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 45 mins
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole chicken (about 3–4 lbs), cut into pieces
- 8 cups chicken broth
- 1 onion, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tomatoes, diced
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 3 limes, juiced
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Corn tortillas, cut into strips and fried
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large pot, simmer chicken pieces in broth until cooked through, about 30 minutes.
- Remove chicken, shred the meat, and set aside.
- In the same broth, sauté onion, garlic, tomatoes, and bell pepper until softened.
- Add shredded chicken back to the pot.
- Season with oregano, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Simmer for 10 minutes.
- Stir in lime juice just before serving.
- Serve hot with fried tortilla strips and fresh cilantro on top.
Notes
- Use fresh lime juice for the best flavor.
- Adjust lime juice to your taste preference.
- For extra heat, add sliced jalapeños or habanero peppers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg