Ingredients
- Chicken thighs
- Onion
- Garlic
- Bay leaves
- Salt
- Pepper
- Chili (optional)
- Tomato
- Mild green chili (e.g., serrano or jalapeño)
- Cilantro (optional)
- Limes (preferably Mexican limes)
Instructions
- Simmer chicken thighs with onion, garlic, and bay leaves for at least an hour.
- Strain out solids and chill the broth until cool.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Sauté onion, tomato, and mild green chili until soft, then add to the chilled broth.
- Juice limes and incorporate into the broth, adjusting to taste.
- Serve chilled, optionally garnished with lime slices and toppings of choice.
Notes
For best flavor, chill the broth before seasoning. This soup can be made vegetarian by substituting vegetable broth for chicken.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg