Simply Recipes Mexican Chicken Soup With Lime (sopa De Lima) Recipes Recipe

Total time: 85 minutes

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Net Carbs are 3% of calories per serving, at 27g per serving. Although the amount is above what's considered keto-friendly, it shouldn't kick you out of ketosis.

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Keto & Health Insights for Simply Recipes Mexican Chicken Soup With Lime (sopa De Lima) Recipes Recipe

  • Net Carbs are 3% of calories per serving, at 27g per serving. This food is a little higher than what's considered keto-friendly but it falls within a range that won't kick you out of ketosis. Take into account any foods you've already consumed. It's recommended that you track the macros of your daily food consumptions—this makes it easier to avoid overconsumption.
  • This meal's calories per serving is around 40% of a standard 2,000 calorie diet and probably higher if your calorie limit is lower than 2,000. If you plan to eat more meals later in the day, you should reconsider this item. If the portion size of this meal is large and satiates your appetite, and keeps you full until much later in the day, then you shouldn't have any worries. The problem is if you eat a lot of calories later, which puts you at risk for overconsumption.
  • This food's %DV (daily value percentage) for sodium is 42%. At 960mg, it's considered high in sodium according to the FDA's standard for %DV (daily value percentage), which considers any food with %DV of more than 20% as high in sodium. The organization recommends 2300mg of sodium as the daily limit. High sodium is believed to be associated with health problems such as heart disease, strokes, high blood pressure, and kidney malfunctions. There's also a belief that diets with high amounts of salt correlates with obesity, but the link hasn't proven to be so direct. Instead, salt may trigger overeating by increasing the feeling of hunger, according to studies referenced in this WebMD article about salt & obesity. Add-ons such as sauces and condiments are the usual high-sodium culprits in most restaurant meals. Sodium additives are responsible for most high sodium amounts in packaged foods, especially frozen meals. For most adults, a healthy range for daily maximum sodium consumption is between 1500-2300mg; foods should be within 5%-20% DV per serving.
  • This meal may require cooking oil. Not all cooking oils are healthy. Extra virgin olive oil and avocado oil are the best cooking oils to use in recipes, whereas plant-based oils are the worst for your health. Virgin coconut oil and butter fall in the middle. Learn more about the healthiest and unhealthiest cooking oils.

Simply Recipes Mexican Chicken Soup With Lime (sopa De Lima) Recipes Recipe Nutrition Label

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 6 servings   ( 675 g )
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 966
Total Fat: 79g
Saturated Fat: 14g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 31g
Monounsaturated Fat: 29g
Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 121mg
Sodium: 960mg
Total Carbohydrates: 35g
Dietary Fiber: 8g
Sugar: 9g
Protein: 31g
Calcium: 71mg Iron: 3mg
Potassium: 1166mg Vitamin A: 78mcg
Vitamin C: 33mg Vitamin D: 0mcg

Ingredients

  • 1 to 1 1/2 cups canola or corn oil for frying
  • 6 corn tortillas
  • 1 1/4 cup chopped white onion
  • 3 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 1 habanero chile, seeded and minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Pinch of ground cloves
  • 1 pound tomatoes (2 large), cored, peeled, and chopped (or 1 cup of canned crushed tomatoes)
  • 2 quarts of chicken stock (homemade is best)
  • 1 teaspoon of dried oregano (preferably Mexican oregano if you have it)
  • 1 teaspoon salt (more to taste)
  • 1 1/2 pounds of skinless, boneless chicken thighs (or breasts if you prefer, we like the stronger taste of thighs), trimmed of excess fat, and cut in half crosswise
  • 1/3 cup lime juice (from 2 to 4 limes, depending on the size)
  • 1 bunch of cilantro, roughly chopped (stems included) for garnish
  • 2 avocados, pitted, peeled, and roughly chopped for garnish

Instructions

Visit Simply Recipes's website to view the recipe instructions. (Via Edamam)