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Name: Authentic Sopa de Lima from Yucatán
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 90 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Mexico
Ingredients: 1 whole chicken (about 3-4 lbs / 1.5-2 kg), or 2 lbs bone-in chicken thighs and drumsticks; 10 cups water; 1 large white onion, halved; 4 cloves garlic, smashed; 2 bay leaves; 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns; 1 teaspoon dried oregano (preferably Mexican); 1 teaspoon cumin seeds (optional, for authentic Yucatán flavor); 2 large ripe limes (for juice and zest); 3-4 key limes or Persian limes (for juice, about 1/2 cup total); 1-2 habanero peppers (roasted, seeds removed if less heat desired); 2 medium tomatoes, roasted or fresh, diced; 1 large carrot, peeled and sliced into rounds; 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped (plus extra for garnish); 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or lard; Salt to taste (about 1-2 teaspoons, adjust as needed); For garnish: 1 ripe avocado, sliced; 1 cup crispy tortilla strips (store-bought or homemade from corn tortillas); fresh cilantro sprigs; lime wedges

Sopa de Lima

🇲🇽 Mexico

Yucatán

A traditional Mexican chicken soup with lime, originating from Yucatán.

Soup

traditional

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