Sopa de Lima
Sopa de Lima (Mexican Lime Soup)
A light and zesty Mexican soup featuring shredded chicken, fresh lime juice, and crispy tortilla strips. This gluten-free, dairy-free dish serves 4 and provides a protein-rich meal at only 230 calories per serving.
Serving Information
Serves 4 | ~300g per serving
Ingredients
Chicken breast (300g), cooked and shredded
Chicken broth (1 liter)
Fresh lime juice (60ml, 3 tbsp)
Corn tortillas (2), cut into strips
Tomatoes (150g), chopped
Onion (100g), chopped
Garlic (5g, 1 clove), minced
Jalapeño (1), seeded and chopped
Olive oil (15ml, 1 tbsp)
Salt (5g, 1 tsp), to taste
Black pepper (to taste)
Fresh cilantro (10g), chopped, for garnish
Avocado (50g), sliced, for garnish
Fried tortilla strips (optional)
Preparation Instructions
Prepare the broth: In a large pot, heat olive oil (15ml) over medium heat. Add chopped onion (100g), minced garlic (5g), and chopped jalapeño (1) and sauté for about 5 minutes, until softened.
Add tomatoes and broth: Add chopped tomatoes (150g) to the pot and cook for another 2-3 minutes. Then pour in 1 liter of chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Let it cook for about 10 minutes.
Add chicken and lime juice: Add the shredded chicken (300g) and fresh lime juice (60ml) to the soup. Stir to combine, then simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
Prepare the tortilla strips: In a separate pan, heat a small amount of oil and fry the tortilla strips (2 tortillas, cut) until crispy. Drain on paper towels.
Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls (~300g per serving). Garnish with fresh cilantro (10g), sliced avocado (50g), and fried tortilla strips if desired.
Nutritional Information (Per 300g Serving)
Calories: ~230 kcal
Protein: 22g
Fat: 10g
Carbohydrates: 15g
Fiber: 3g
Sodium: ~600mg
Dietary Information
Gluten-Free: Yes (if using gluten-free tortillas)
Dairy-Free: Yes
Low-Calorie: Yes
High-Protein: Yes, from chicken
Low-Carb: Yes, without fried tortilla strips
Allergens
Wheat