Yucatan Lemon Soup

From EatingWell: January/February 2007, EatingWell for a Healthy Heart Cookbook (2008)

Although it's traditionally made with limes (and you could certainly make it that way), Meyer lemons add a gentler, subtle twist to this classic Mexican soup with shrimp, garlic and lots of fresh cilantro. Meyer lemons are usually available only during the winter months; they are rounder and smoother than common lemons. Serve as a light entree with a big salad or as a special starter.

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"My husband and I loved it! I didn't have Meyer lemons; so i used the tip of substituting a bit of orange juice. It turned out great! Also, for the two of us the peppers and hot sauce were just right! One bowl fills you up, but the...

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7 Reviews for Yucatan Lemon Soup

01/02/2013

Anonymous

Recommends this recipe

Good for a starter dish

Prior to cooking this recipe I read the comments and I must say that I'm really glad I did. I think even half a jalapeno pepper is enough for those who prefer to have soup that is spicy but not burning hot. I had to add a few extra ingrediants as I wasn't as accustomed to the taste of the spices. I added mushrooms and tomatoes and a tablespoon of sugar. Overall this soup is budget friendly and simple to cook.

Pros: Filling, fresh and light

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01/23/2012

Anonymous

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Tasty and low calorie

I love spicy food and can generally stand very spicy dishes. I used one jalapeño (unseeded) and omitted the hot sauce and it was plenty spicy for me. Closing your eyes this tastes somewhat like a more slightly more aromatic hot and sour soup, although it does not have an overly sour or lemon flavor though, just subtle. Full of flavor, well balanced, easy to make, pretty and satisfying.

Pros: Diverse flavors

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05/12/2010

Anonymous

My husband and I loved it! I didn't have Meyer lemons; so i used the tip of substituting a bit of orange juice. It turned out great! Also, for the two of us the peppers and hot sauce were just right! One bowl fills you up, but the delicious taste lures you to keep on eating!

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02/09/2010

Anonymous

We love it! I reduced the

We love it!
I reduced the Pepper to 1. It was perfect in the middled of cold Winter. We needed something tasty, fresh and lemonie. I cooked it with white fish because I have allergy to soft shell fishes and made it with shrimps for my husband and friends seperately.
It became one of our favorite seafood soup ;-)))

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01/09/2010

Anonymous

Tasty and easy to make. I love Meyer lemons for lemonade in the winter and thought this was a nice way to put them into a dish. We'll definitely make this again.

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