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Sopa de Lima (Yucatán-Style Lime Soup) Recipe

Name: Sopa de Lima (Yucatán-Style Lime Soup) Recipe
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 2 whole limes, plus 1 more lime for garnish; 1 grapefruit; 1 large white or yellow onion (about 8 ounces; 225g), unpeeled; 1 pound (450g) bone-in, skin-on split chicken or turkey breasts (about 1 whole chicken breast or 1/2 small turkey breast); 8 large cloves garlic, unpeeled, divided; 4 dried Turkish bay leaves; 3 whole cloves; 1 (3-inch) piece cinnamon stick, preferably Mexican canela; 5 whole allspice berries; 15 whole black peppercorns; Large pinch dried Mexican oregano; 1 quart (960ml) homemade or store-bought low-sodium chicken stock; 2 Roma tomatoes; 6 tablespoons (90ml) vegetable oil, divided; 1 Hungarian wax pepper (or 1 small green bell pepper), finely minced; Kosher salt; 6 small corn tortillas, cut into strips; Small bunch fresh cilantro leaves, roughly chopped

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This Sopa de Lima recipe is a traditional Yucatán-Style Lime Soup that features a flavorful broth made with citrus, herbs, and spices. It includes succulent chicken, garlic, and a hint of pepper, all topped with crispy tortilla strips and fresh cilantro. The perfect balance of tangy and hearty!