How Do You Make Sopa De Lima? - Magical Mexico Moments

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Tofu provides a plant-based protein, while canned beans offer a budget-friendly alternative.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon

Vegetable broth is lower in calories, and using water with bouillon is economical.

tortillas

🥗Healthier: baked tortilla chips

💰Cheaper: store-bought tortilla chips

Baked tortilla chips reduce calories, while store-bought options save time.

jalapeño

🥗Healthier: bell pepper

💰Cheaper: green chili

Bell pepper adds flavor without heat, while green chili is a more affordable spicy option.

Place whole chicken or chicken parts in a large pot with water.

Add chopped onion, garlic cloves, thyme, and bay leaves to the pot.

Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and cook for about 1 hour.

Remove the chicken from the pot and let it cool.

Strain the broth to remove any solids and set it aside.

In a skillet, heat oil and add chopped tomatoes, garlic, and onion.

Sauté the ingredients until they are nicely charred.

Add the sautéed mixture to the strained chicken broth.

Squeeze the juice of Yucatan lime into the broth and add strips of lime and grapefruit zest.

Let the mixture steep for a few minutes to infuse the broth with citrus aroma.

Shred the cooled chicken and add it back into the pot.

Stir everything together and let it simmer for a few more minutes.

Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with crispy fried tortilla strips.

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