Reviewed: Apr. 4, 2012

One of my favorite recipes in three years of using allrecipes. I made it exactly according to the recipe. Tastes to me like the authentic Mexican food from back home!!

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Amanda

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Reviewed: Feb. 6, 2012

I just returned from a weeklong trip to Merida in in the Yucatan from whence this recipe originates (Mayan cuisine). I ordered at either lunch or dinner at least five times. Just so good! I've made it twice following the directions exactly the first time with the second batch tasting exactly like the real thing. The only changes I made were to literally quadruple the cilantro and double the chili pepper. The soup I had in the Yucatan is definitely spicier. Thanks for this recipe! I will be making it regularly from now on!

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Tess

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Columbus, Ohio, USA

Reviewed: Feb. 4, 2012

I have not tried this recipe but just got back from Mexico where I enjoyed Mayan Lime Soup. The soup I had in Mexico also had strips of tortilla chips in it. For those wanting a little more substance in their soup, that would be worth trying.

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revhrod

Reviewed: Jan. 24, 2012

I first had Lime Soup on my honeymoon in Riviera Maya, Mexico in February 2008. I had it again on vacation in Cancun, Mexico in February of 2011. This took me right back. The flavors and textures are just like I remember. It's such a light and refreshing soup. We even loved it in 80-degree weather! I still giggle when I think about one of our tour guides convincing a teenaged tourist that the soup has iguana in it! lol

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cgurski

Reviewed: Nov. 9, 2011

I used already cooked chicken breast that was shredded and homemade chicken broth. I used a red pepper and yellow onion. I didn't have any good fresh tomatoes so I used two cans of mexican stewed tomatoes with their juices and added pickled jalapenos in place of the green chile pepper. Couple changes but still tasted fab!

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amandak23k

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Reviewed: Nov. 8, 2011

Really delicious!!! LOVE the lime flavor! I did add carrots, celery, potatoes and cumin like others did but it would have been great without as well. Makes a ton!

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merina

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Denver, Colorado, USA

Living In: Charlottesville, Virginia, USA

Reviewed: Nov. 6, 2011

Wow. Wow. Wow. Love this recipe to pieces!! Perfect for summer!!

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ALLISONBROADUS

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Klein, Texas, USA

Living In: Montgomery, Texas, USA

Reviewed: Aug. 10, 2011

Delicious. I added carrots, celery and potatoes to make it heartier, and used home made stock. Will definitely make this one again.

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yamsicle

Reviewed: Jun. 10, 2011

This soup is fresh, healthy, and delicious! This will definately be a go-to meal for me, it was very easy to make. I know I will crave this on gloomy days. I did make a few changes. First, I used 6 Roma tomatoes instead of 2 large tomatoes because most Mexican dishes I make call for Roma. Second, I added a bit of cayenne pepper for a little extra spice. The last thing I changed was that I served with cubed avocado on top which really made the soup taste finished to me (I tried with and without). I highly recommend serving with avocado. Also, it does have a very tangy lime flavor so if you aren't crazy about fresh lime (I am) try using 4 or 5 limes instead. Yum!

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Christine

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Cooking Level: Beginning

Living In: San Diego, California, USA

Reviewed: Jun. 4, 2011

I went to Mexico on vacation and had lime soup for the first time. When I got back, I knew I had to find a recipe! I altered only slightly by substituting a can of Rotel tomatoes with green chilies and only 4 limes. Next time I think I'll leave out the green onion, as I didn't taste it and had a lot left over that I won't use. I ate with some Multigrain Tostitos on top, and it was excellent!

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