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Sopa de Lima — traditional dish from Yucatán Peninsula, Mexico
Soup Meat

Food Flavour DNA

Nutritional Values

🔥320kcal
💪28gProtein
🌾20gCarbs
🥑12gFat
🌿4gFibre
⚖️300 gServing

* Per serving · 300 g. May vary.

Sopa de Lima

How to order / say it
Say it Sopa de Lima — [SO-pah day LEE-mah]
Order I'd like the sopa de lima, please.
Locally Me gustaría la sopa de lima, por favor.
Say locally

A refreshing lime-flavored soup with shredded poultry and crispy tortillas.

Why try it?

A hallmark of Yucatán cuisine, this soup reveals the region's penchant for bright flavors and harmony despite spicy surroundings.

How it tastes

The broth is tangy and invigorating, with aromatic undercurrents from the spices. Tender poultry and crispy tortilla strips add depth and texture.

Origin & History — first documented: 1700

Sopa de Lima emerged in the Yucatán Peninsula during the colonial era, combining Spanish cooking techniques with local ingredients like key lime, evolving as a beloved staple.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🥩 500 ml chicken broth
  • 🥩 150 g shredded chicken
  • 🌾 100 g tortilla strips
  • 🍋 50 ml lime juice
  • 🥕 50 g tomato
  • 🧄 50 g onion
  • 🧂 10 g habanero chili

Method

  1. 1 Prepare the broth with shredded chicken, lime juice, and spices.
  2. 2 Simmer with tomatoes and onions.
  3. 3 Ladle soup into bowls.
  4. 4 Garnish with crispy tortilla strips and a slice of chili.

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