SOPA DE TORTILLA A LA MEXICANA: TORTILLA SOUP, MEXICAN STYLE

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Sopa de Tortilla a la Mexicana: Tortilla Soup, Mexican Style image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 55m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 chiles pasillas, washed, seeded, deveined plus 2 long chiles pasillas, all fried in a little oil
2 chiles anchos, washed, seeded, deveined and fried in a little oil
4 medium tomatoes, peeled
1 white onion, sliced
4 cloves garlic, chopped
2/3 cup olive oil or corn oil
2 sprigs epazote or cilantro
6 quarts chicken broth
Salt
2 cups vegetable oil
24 tortillas, sliced in thin strips and dried for 1 day
8 chiles pasillas, fried in a little oil or lard
2 avocados, finely chopped
2 cups fresh cheese, such as panela or feta, finely crumbled
1 cup creme fraiche, or 1 cup sour cream mixed with 1/4 half-and-half

Steps:

  • In a blender or food processor, blend chiles pasillas and anchos with tomatoes, onion and garlic. Strain. Heat oil in a stock pot. Pour blended chile mixture into a pot and fry until it thickens and fat rises to the surface. Add epazote. Mix in the boiling broth and long chiles pasillas. Salt to taste and simmer for 25 minutes.
  • To serve, pour soup into a tureen. Divide tortillas strips among individual bowls. Ladle soup over tortilla strips. Serve chiles, avocado, cheese and creme fraiche in separate bowls, allowing diners to season soup, to taste.
  • Prepare the garnish: Heat oil in a frying pan and fry tortilla strips until crisp. Drain on paper towels and sprinkle with salt.

Isaac Nansar
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This is my go-to soup recipe when I'm short on time. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious. I love the combination of flavors and textures.


Jaylahnie Vazquez
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I made this soup for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it! I'll definitely be making it again.


Anoush Akmal
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This soup is delicious! The broth is flavorful and the toppings add a nice crunch. I especially love the avocado and cilantro. This is a great soup for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Emaan Naveed
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This soup is amazing! The flavors are so rich and complex. I love the smokiness of the roasted tomatoes and the creaminess of the avocado. This is definitely a new favorite recipe.


MattTheBest 130
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I've made this soup several times and it's always a hit. I love the combination of flavors and textures. It's also a great way to use up leftover tortillas.


Nawazkhan Bazai
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This soup is so delicious and easy to make. I love that it's a one-pot meal, so there's less cleanup. I'll definitely be making this again.


Global Allman
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover tortillas. I also like to add some shredded chicken or beef to make it a more filling meal.


Benny Ngugi
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I love this soup! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. I usually add some extra spices to give it a little more kick.


Luh _griltrist
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This soup is amazing! The flavors are so rich and complex. I love the smokiness of the roasted tomatoes and the creaminess of the avocado. This is definitely a new favorite recipe.


Rj fun LTD
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I made this soup for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe. I'll definitely be making this again.


Shamasudin Channa
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This is one of my favorite soup recipes. It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends. I love the combination of flavors and textures in this soup.


Dominic K. A Appiah
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This was my first time making tortilla soup, and it turned out great! I followed the recipe exactly, and it was so easy to follow. The soup was delicious and flavorful.


Jacob Johnston
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I've made this soup a few times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's so easy to make, and the flavors are amazing. I love that it's not too spicy, so everyone can enjoy it.


waqas kamyana
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This tortilla soup was a hit at my last dinner party! Everyone loved the smoky flavor of the roasted tomatoes and the crispy tortilla strips. I'll definitely be making this again.