limes substitute
in soup.

Limes squeezed into soup add a bright, clean finish. The sub should deliver comparable citrus acidity.

top substitutes

01

Lemons

10.0best for soup
1:1

Thick and tangy; lower fat swap for dips and dressings, won't emulsify as smoothly

02

Oranges

10.0best for soup
1/2:1

Sweeter, use less juice, add vinegar for tang

03

Lemon Peel

10.0best for soup
1 tsp : 1 tsp

Lime zest, sharper citrus note

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04

Grapefruit

10.0
1/2 each : 1 each

Bitter-sour; use half for similar acidity

05

Kumquats

10.0
3 each : 1 each

Juice 3 kumquats per lime; tart and fragrant

06

Mandarin

10.0
1 whole : 1 whole

Sweeter and less sour; works in Asian marinades and salsas where lime brightness is needed

07

Tangerines

10.0
1 whole : 1 whole

Use juice and zest for a sweeter, floral citrus note in place of lime

08

Lime Juice

7.5
2 tbsp : 1 tbsp

Bottled juice in place of fresh lime; use 2 tbsp per lime, add zest if available

09

Apple Cider Vinegar

5.0
1 tbsp : 1 tbsp

Per tbsp lime juice; fruity acid substitute

10

Tamarind Paste

2.5
1 tbsp : 1 tbsp

Sour and fruity; dissolve in water first

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