Key Lime Soup
La Cocina Mexicana de Pily
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Description
This savory soup has a cool refreshing flavor making it ideal for fall or spring, when the weather is still cool but not cold. This recipe for Key Lime Soup is made with a garlic, oregano, and coriander spiced shredded chicken and a warm broth flavored with lime and grapefruit juice as well as onions, bell peppers, and tomatoes. Serve the soup with fried tortilla strips or crushed tortilla chips for a bit of crunch with each spoonful.
Ingredients
- 300 grams chicken breasts
- 1 clove garlic
- dried oregano
- 1 sprig fresh cilantro
- salt
- 2 liters water
- 1/2 kilogram onions
- 400 grams green bell pepper
- 200 grams tomatoes
- vegetable oil
- 6 key lime
- 2 tablespoons grapefruit juice
- 2 tablespoons chicken-flavored soup powder
- 4 corn tortillas (cut into strips and fried)
Directions
- 1In a saucepan, add the chicken, garlic, a pinch of oregano, coriander, salt to taste, and water.
- 2Once the chicken broth is ready, remove the chicken breasts and shred. Strain the broth.
- 3Chop the onions, bell peppers, and tomatoes.
- 4In a large pot, heat a drizzle of oil. Saute the onions, bell peppers, and tomatoes. Add the chicken broth, key lime juice, and grapefruit juice. Season with bouillon powder.
- 5Boil for 10 minutes and strain.
- 6In a soup dish, add the fried tortillas, shredded chicken, key lime slices, and pour the hot broth on top.
NutritionView more
320Calories
Sodium37%DV890mg
Fat12%DV8g
Protein43%DV22g
Carbs16%DV48g
Fiber44%DV11g
PER SERVING *
| Calories320Calories from Fat70 |
| % DAILY VALUE* |
| Total Fat8g12% |
| Saturated Fat1g5% |
| Trans Fat0g |
| Cholesterol50mg17% |
| Sodium890mg37% |
| Potassium990mg28% |
| Protein22g43% |
| Calories from Fat70 |
| % DAILY VALUE* |
| Total Carbohydrate48g16% |
| Dietary Fiber11g44% |
| Sugars13g26% |
| Vitamin A |
| Vitamin C |
| Calcium |
| Iron |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Reviews(1)
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Bonnie P. 11 Jun 2015
I loved this soup. Everyone has to try it. I am really in to citrus flavors a lot. I found this soup so light and refreshing.
