Sopa de Lima is an excellent Yucatan soup with lime. With a long, pre-Columbian history.
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Ingredients
8servings
Tortillas6 pieces
Vegetable oil500 ml
Onion225 g
Garlic3 cloves
Red chili pepper2 pieces
Ground cinnamon0.3 teaspoon
Ground cloves pinch
Tomatoes500 g
Chicken broth1500 ml
Oregano1 teaspoon
Chicken thigh fillet750 g
Lime4 pieces
Coriander50 g
Avocado2 pieces
Salt to taste
Sugar1 tablespoon
Cooking steps
1
Cut the tortillas into strips about 7 mm wide. Then dry them in an oven preheated to 180 degrees for 10-12 minutes.
Required ingredients:
Tortillas: 6 pieces
Vegetable oil: 500 ml
2
In a deep skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium heat, avoiding smoking, which indicates the oil is overheated.
3
Fry the tortilla strips until golden brown. It's better to fry in batches, stirring constantly.
4
Transfer the cooked noodles to paper towels to remove excess oil.
5
Pour a little frying oil into a thick-walled pot and sauté the diced onion until translucent.
Required ingredients:
Onion: 225 g
6
Then add the crushed chili and garlic, cinnamon, and cloves. Cook for a couple more minutes.
Required ingredients:
Red chili pepper: 2 pieces
Garlic: 3 cloves
Ground cinnamon: 0.3 teaspoon
Ground cloves: pinch
7
Add chopped tomatoes, broth, chicken, oregano, and salt. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes, until the chicken is cooked.
Required ingredients:
Tomatoes: 500 g
Chicken broth: 1500 ml
Chicken thigh fillet: 750 g
Oregano: 1 teaspoon
Salt: to taste
8
Remove the cooked chicken from the pot and shred it with two forks. Return the chicken to the pot and add lime juice.
Required ingredients:
Lime: 4 pieces
9
Pour the soup into bowls, add fried noodles and randomly chopped avocado.