Yucatán-Style Lime Chicken Soup (Sopa de Lima)
Yucatán-Style Lime Chicken Soup (Sopa de Lima) features tender shredded chicken in a vibrant, citrus-forward broth balanced by tomatoes, mild chile, and warm herbs. Each spoonful is bright yet comforting, with fresh cilantro and crunchy tortilla chips adding texture. Serve it for a light dinner or a refreshing first course when you’re craving something lively and aromatic.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook45 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Yucatán-Style Lime Chicken Soup (Sopa de Lima), not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 19
- Heart Health
- 64
- Metabolic
- 16
- Digestive
- 28
- Inflammatory
- 57
- Performance
- 46
- General Wellness
- 1
Combine chicken broth, chicken breasts, red onion, garlic, oregano, salt, black pepper, and thyme in a large pot and bring to a boil.
- 2
Lower the heat to medium-low and simmer until the chicken is no longer pink in the centers and the juices run clear, 15 to 20 minutes.
- 3
Check with an instant-read thermometer inserted into the centers to ensure it reads at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- 4
Transfer the chicken to a cutting board, shred it into bite-sized strips, and return it to the simmering soup.
- 5
Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- 6
Add green onions and chile pepper and cook until tender, about 5 minutes.
- 7
Stir in tomatoes and continue cooking until soft, about 5 minutes.
- 8
Stir the green onion mixture into the soup and season with salt.
- 9
Bring the soup back to a simmer.
- 10
Add lime juice and 1/2 a lime and cook for 10 minutes.
- 11
Remove the pot from the heat, take out and discard the 1/2 lime, stir in cilantro, and top servings with tortilla chips.
- Calories 244.97 kcal Moderate 12%
- Protein 34.07 g Good Source 68%
- Carbohydrate 8.18 g 3%
- Total Fat 8.32 g Moderate 11%
- Saturated Fat 2.04 g Moderate 10%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 122.27 mg High 41%
- Sodium 1491.68 mg High 65%
- Dietary Fiber 1.17 g Low Source 4%
- Total Sugars 1.9 g --
- Added Sugars 0.05 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 39.13 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 1.75 mg Low Source 10%
- Potassium 579.89 mg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin A 45.85 mcg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin C 15.23 mg Moderate 17%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Yucatán Style Lime Chicken Soup (Sopa de Lima) is a Mexican soup recipe made with 16 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 5 mins, serves 8, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Chicken Broth, Dried Oregano, and Dried Thyme. Each serving provides about 244.97 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Yucatán-Style Lime Chicken Soup (Sopa de Lima)?
- It is a Mexican soup recipe made with 16 ingredients, usually served for soup.
- What is Yucatán-Style Lime Chicken Soup (Sopa de Lima) made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Chicken Broth, Dried Oregano, Dried Thyme, Fresh Cilantro. The full list of 16 is above.
- What goes well with Yucatán-Style Lime Chicken Soup (Sopa de Lima)?
- Explore these Mexican side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Yucatán-Style Lime Chicken Soup (Sopa de Lima)?
- About 1 hr 5 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 45 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 244.97 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Yucatán-Style Lime Chicken Soup (Sopa de Lima) easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 16 ingredients and 11 steps.
- Is Yucatán-Style Lime Chicken Soup (Sopa de Lima) healthy?
- Yucatán-Style Lime Chicken Soup (Sopa de Lima) has an easyChef Pro health score of 49/100. Per serving, it provides 244.97 calories and 34.07 g of protein, or 68% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1491.68 mg (65% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 2.04 g (10% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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