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Sopa de Pollo y Limón (Chicken and Lemon Soup)

Mexican45 minutes
Punchline

Savor the warmth and zest of Sopa de Pollo y Limón tonight for a comforting and refreshing meal that will brighten your spirits!

ingredients
chicken breast2pounds
onion1
garlic3cloves
carrot2
celery2
lime2
cilantro1cup
chicken broth6cups
salt1teaspoon
pepper1/2teaspoon
instructions
    1

    Begin by placing 2 pounds of chicken breast in a large pot and covering it with 6 cups of chicken broth. Add 1 teaspoon of salt and 1/2 teaspoon of pepper and bring to a boil over medium-high heat, which should take about 10 minutes.

    2

    Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and let it simmer for about 20 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.

    3

    While the chicken is cooking, prepare the vegetables. Dice 1 onion, mince 3 cloves of garlic, slice 2 carrots into rounds, and slice 2 stalks of celery.

    4

    After 20 minutes, remove the cooked chicken from the pot and set it aside to cool slightly. Add the prepared vegetables to the broth and increase the heat to medium. Cook for approximately 10 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.

    5

    While the vegetables are cooking, shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces. Once the vegetables are tender, return the shredded chicken to the pot.

    6

    Squeeze the juice of 2 limes into the soup for a refreshing zing. Finally, fold in 1 cup of chopped cilantro and stir well to combine everything.

    7

    Taste the soup and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper if needed. Let it simmer for another 5 minutes to meld the flavors together. Serve hot.

Servings

4-6

How to be creative
  • Add diced avocado just before serving for creaminess.
  • Incorporate black beans for added protein and texture.
  • Serve it with crunchy tortilla strips on top for extra flavor and crunch.
Important Tips
  • For a richer flavor, you can brown the chicken in the pot before adding the broth and other ingredients.
  • Letting the soup sit for a while before serving allows the flavors to deepen.
  • Garnish with extra lime wedges and chopped cilantro for a fresh presentation.
nutritions
  • fats: 10 grams
  • protein: 30 grams
  • calories: 300
  • carbohydrates: 20 grams
Health impact

Sopa de Pollo y Limón is a comforting dish rich in protein from the chicken, while the vegetables and lime juice provide essential vitamins and minerals, making it a healthy choice.