Mexican · soup
Sopa de Lima
Sopa de Lima reads umami 6.5, citrus 5.6 and sourness 5.2 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Mexican soup, about 45 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 6.9 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 2.7 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 7.2 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 1.1 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 4.1 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 4.4 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Umami 6.5 · Citrus 5.6 · Sourness 5.2 · Salinity 4.1 · Allium 4.0 · Richness 3.8 · Sweetness 2.1 · Fruity 1.9 · Herbaceous 1.8 · Warm Spice 1.5 · Bitterness 1.0 · Earthy 0.9 · Nutty 0.9 · Heat 0.8 · Floral 0.8
What's in it (11)
- 2 lbs chicken pieces
- 1/4 cup Yucatecan limes
- 2 medium tomatoes
- 1 white onion
- 1 green bell pepper
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 cup fried tortilla strips
- 6 cups chicken broth
- salt to taste
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Time & effort: about 45 min (20 min active) · effort: medium
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 77.8 kcal, 10.6 g protein, 1.4 g fat, 6.1 g carbs
Dietary: Contains meat — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (3 steps)
- Simmer chicken in broth with onion, tomato, bell pepper, and garlic until cooked through.
- Remove chicken, shred it, and return to the pot.
- Add lime juice and oregano, season with salt and pepper, and serve topped with crispy tortilla strips.
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Every number above is Palate's engine-measured estimate, computed from this recipe's ingredients and techniques — not human-tasted ratings or reviews.