Sopa de Lima

Name: Sopa de Lima
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon lard or butter; 1 large white onion, chopped; 1 pound tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped (if fresh tomatoes are unsatisfactory, use imported canned whole tomatoes); 1 green pepper, seeded and chopped; 2 quarts chicken broth; 1 pound chicken breasts, poached and shredded; 1/2 lime, sliced; Tortilla chips for garnish; Chilis of choice for garnish; 1/2 medium white onion for garnish; 3 limes, chopped, for garnish

11 ingredients

11 steps

Ingredients

1 tablespoon lard or butter
1 large white onion, chopped
1 pound tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped (if fresh tomatoes are unsatisfactory, use imported canned whole tomatoes)
1 green pepper, seeded and chopped
2 quarts chicken broth
1 pound chicken breasts, poached and shredded
1/2 lime, sliced
Tortilla chips for garnish
Chilis of choice for garnish
1/2 medium white onion for garnish
3 limes, chopped, for garnish

Directions

1

In a large saucepan melt lard or butter.
2

Add onion, and cook until translucent.
3

Do not brown.
4

Add tomatoes, and cook over high flame for about 3 minutes.
5

Stir in the green peppers and chicken broth.
6

Simmer about 10 minutes.
7

Add lime slices, and let simmer for 5 more minutes.
8

Add salt to taste.
9

Place some tortilla chips in each bowl; add equal parts of the shredded chicken.
10

Pour hot soup over everything.
11

Serve garnished with chopped onions, ground hot chilis and chopped lime.