Name: Yucatecan Lime Soup (Sopa de Lima)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 Chicken cut into pieces or two whole large chicken breasts; 10 cups Water; 2 sprigs Oregano; 2 cloves Garlic; 1 Onion, quartered; 1 pinch Salt and pepper; 1 Medium onion, medium-diced; 2 tbsp Corn oil; 2 Medium tomatoes, peeled and roughly chopped; 1 Chopped bell pepper; 6 Limes, sliced; 6 Corn tortillas cut into thin strips, fried and drained on paper towels; Tortillas: Tiras de tortilla de maíz fritas (totopos) dentro de la sopa.; Picante: Salsa de chile habanero (opcional, para agregar al gusto).; Extra Cítrico: Gajos de lima adicionales para exprimir al momento de servir.; Hierbas: Cilantro fresco picado y aguacate en cubos.

Accompaniments

Tortillas: Tiras de tortilla de maíz fritas (totopos) dentro de la sopa.
Picante: Salsa de chile habanero (opcional, para agregar al gusto).
Extra Cítrico: Gajos de lima adicionales para exprimir al momento de servir.
Hierbas: Cilantro fresco picado y aguacate en cubos.

Directions

Step 1

Bring the chicken base broth or water to a boil.
Step 2

Sauté the chopped onion in the corn oil.
Step 3

Add the chopped tomatoes and bell pepper until a sofrito is formed.
Step 4

Incorporate the sofrito into the broth and season with salt and pepper.
Step 5

Infuse with lime slices for 5 minutes and remove them to avoid bitterness.
Step 6

Serve by placing the fried tortilla strips in the bottom of each bowl and ladling the hot soup over them.

Notes:
Yucatecan "lima agria" (sour lime / Citrus aurantifolia) is essential. Unlike Persian lime, it provides a distinctive floral aroma and gentle acidity that defines the character of this dish.

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