Best 6 Sopa De Tortilla A La Mexicana Tortilla Soup Mexican Style Recipes

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Indulge in the rich flavors of Mexican cuisine with our exploration of the best recipes for "sopa de tortilla a la mexicana" or Mexican-style tortilla soup. Originating from the heart of Mexico, this delectable soup is a symphony of textures and tastes bound to tantalize your taste buds. Immerse yourself in the delightful fusion of crispy tortilla strips, savory broth, and a medley of vibrant ingredients that come together to create a culinary masterpiece.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

SOPA DE TORTILLA (REAL MEXICAN TORTILLA SOUP)



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Corn tortilla strips in a chicken broth seasoned with tomatoes and pasilla chile. An authentic Mexican soup served with avocado, Mexican cheese, and crema.

Provided by jackie

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Tortilla Soup Recipes

Time 1h14m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

vegetable oil, or as needed
12 (6 inch) corn tortillas, cut into strips
3 dried pasilla chile peppers, seeded
2 tomatoes, seeded and chopped
½ large onion, chopped
1 clove garlic
¼ teaspoon dried oregano
4 cups water
4 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
1 sprig fresh parsley
1 avocado - peeled, pitted, and diced
¾ cup diced cotija cheese
2 tablespoons crema fresca (fresh cream)

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large pan or wok over medium-high heat. Add tortilla strips in batches and fry until brown and crispy, 2 to 3 minutes per batch. Remove from heat and drain on paper towels.
  • Fry pasilla chiles in the same pan, being careful not to burn them, until browned, about 2 minutes. Remove from oil and drain on paper towels.
  • Combine 1 fried pasilla pepper, tomatoes, onion, garlic, and oregano in a blender; blend until smooth. Strain through a sieve into a bowl.
  • Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add tomato mixture and cook for 2 minutes. Pour in water and bring to a boil. Stir in chicken granules and parsley. Cover and simmer over low heat until flavors are well combined, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat and discard parsley.
  • Divide fried tortilla strips among 4 bowls. Pour soup on top of tortilla strips and garnish with diced avocado and cotija cheese. Cut remaining fried pasilla peppers into thin strips and sprinkle over soup. Add Mexican crema to each bowl.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 606.3 calories, Carbohydrate 49.5 g, Cholesterol 36.4 mg, Fat 42.4 g, Fiber 10.3 g, Protein 13.1 g, SaturatedFat 10.8 g, Sodium 706.8 mg, Sugar 6.2 g

SOPA DE LIMA (YUCATAN LIME SOUP)



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Provided by Food Network

Time 45m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

8 corn tortillas
1/2 cup vegetable oil
Salt
1 medium onion, chopped
1 celery rib, thinly sliced
1 carrot, thinly sliced
1 jalapeno or serrano pepper, stemmed, seeded and finely chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 bay leaf
1/4 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano, crumbled
1 large tomato, peeled and chopped
8 cups chicken stock or canned low sodium chicken broth
1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 green onions, finely chopped
3 limes, juiced (about 1/3 cup)
1 large avocado, peeled, pitted and coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves

Steps:

  • Cut the tortillas into 1/4-inch strips. Heat the oil in a medium skillet and, when very hot, fry the tortilla strips, in small batches, until lightly golden and crisp, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Transfer to paper towel lined plate to drain. Season with salt, to taste. Repeat until all tortilla strips have been fried. Set fried tortilla strips aside and reserve the vegetable oil.
  • Transfer 1 tablespoon of the reserved cooking oil to a large saucepan and add the chopped onion, celery, carrot, and jalapeno pepper. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until vegetables have softened, about 4 minutes. Add the garlic, bay leaf, and Mexican oregano and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add the tomato and season lightly with salt. Cook, stirring, until the tomato is softened and has released its liquid and the mixture is nearly dry, 4 to 5 minutes. Add the chicken stock and chicken breasts and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a slow simmer and cook until the chicken is just cooked through, 12 to 15 minutes. Remove chicken from the soup and set aside until cool enough to handle. Allow soup to continue simmering.
  • When the chicken has cooled a bit, shred into bite size pieces and return to the pot along with the green onions and lime juice. Cook for 5 minutes, or until the chicken is heated through and the soup is piping hot. Season the soup, to taste, with salt and ladle the soup into wide soup bowls, with a handful of tortilla strips added to each bowl. Garnish with the avocado and cilantro and serve immediately.

SOPA SECA DE TORTILLA CON CREMA (MEXICAN DRY SOUP)



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I visited my best friend (Magga) over the Easter holiday & borrowed a few cookbooks from her. I was immediately drawn to *Taste of Mexico* by Elisabeth L. Ortiz, found this recipe among her collection of "70 fiery & flavourful recipes from south of the border" & learned some new lessons on authentic Mexican cuisine. Her intro to the *Soups* section says "Soups are a must for the midday main meal (comida). There are 2 types: aguada (liquid) & seca (dry). The 1st term is self-explanatory, but what is a dry soup? It describes a separate course (traditionally a tortilla or rice dish) served after the more conventional soup & before the main course." I never knew that & this "dry soup" sounds so good to me. (Times were estimated & 15 min allowed for ingredient prep + assembly) *Enjoy* !

Provided by twissis

Categories     Cheese

Time 50m

Yield 6 , 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup corn oil
1 onion (finely chopped)
2 garlic cloves (chopped)
1 lb tomatoes (peeled, seeded & chopped)
1/2 teaspoon dry oregano
1/4 teaspoon sugar
16 corn tortillas (sml size, day-old & cut in 1/2-in strips)
1 cup double cream
1 cup parmesan cheese (freshly grated)
salt (to taste)
black pepper (freshly ground to taste)

Steps:

  • Heat 2 tbsp of oil in a non-stick fry pan. Saute onion + garlic till soft & stir in chopped tomato.
  • Cook tomato till thick, then stir in oregano & sugar. Season to taste & set aside in a bowl.
  • Wipe the pan clean w/paper towels, heat the remaining oil in the pan & fry the tortillas without allowing them to brown. Drain fried tortilla strips on paper towels.
  • Pour a layer of the tomato sauce into a greased flameproof casserole. Add a layer of tortilla strips, a thin layer of cream, another layer of sauce & a layer of grated cheese. Continue till all ingredients have been used, ending w/a layer of cheese.
  • Cover casserole & heat through gently on the stovetop ~ or heat through for about 20 min in an oven preheated to 180C (350F).
  • *Cooks Tip* ~ Be sure to use corn tortillas for this recipe. If only lrg ones are available, use 8.
  • *Personal Note* ~ Altho not a part of the recipe or its authentic intent, I can easily see this dish 1) Converted to a main-course w/the addition of seasoned grd meat or chorizo to the sauce *or* 2) Combined w/a salad to form a meatless main-dish.

EASY MEXICAN TORTILLA SOUP



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This easy Mexican tortilla soup features fried tortilla strips in a tomato-based broth seasoned with pasilla chiles. Delicious served as tradition dictates: with panela cheese and avocado.

Provided by Carlos Campos

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Tortilla Soup Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

8 (6 inch) corn tortillas
3 tablespoons avocado oil, divided
1 small onion, finely chopped
3 pasilla chiles - seeded, deveined, and cut into strips
1 small small onion, finely chopped
4 tomatoes, seeded and diced
2 sprigs fresh mint
1 sprig fresh oregano
2 quarts chicken broth
2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
2 avocados, diced
1 (8 ounce) package Mexican queso fresco, diced

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Cut tortillas in half and slice crosswise into 1/8-inch strips. Place in a bowl and toss with 1 tablespoon oil until fully coated. Arrange tortilla strips in a single layer on a baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until crisp and light brown, about 15 minutes. Let cool.
  • Heat remaining oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add pasilla chiles; cook and stir until light brown, about 4 minutes. Transfer chiles to a plate. Add onion to the saucepan; cook until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add tomatoes; cook until soft, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low.
  • Return chiles to the pan; add mint and oregano. Simmer until fragrant, about 3 minutes. Pour in chicken broth, increase heat to medium-high, and bring to a boil. Add chicken bouillon; reduce heat and simmer until flavors meld, about 10 minutes more. Discard mint and oregano. Garnish with the tortilla strips, avocados, and queso fresco.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270.8 calories, Carbohydrate 24.5 g, Cholesterol 14.3 mg, Fat 16.9 g, Fiber 6.9 g, Protein 8.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 1112.1 mg, Sugar 4.3 g

TORTILLA SOUP (SOPA DE TORTILLA)



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Make and share this Tortilla Soup (Sopa De Tortilla) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Midwest Maven

Categories     Chicken

Time 55m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup corn oil
6 corn tortillas, cut into 1/4 inch strips (stale are fine)
3 garlic cloves, sliced
1 large onion, diced
2 dried chilies, preferably pasilla, stemmed, seeded, and sliced
3 fresh tomatoes, roasted (or blanched and peeled or just canned tomatoes)
6 cups chicken stock
1 cup shredded cooked chicken
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (to taste)
salt and pepper
1 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
1 cup cubed mexican cheese, such as queso fresco, blanco, ranchero or 1 cup monterey jack cheese
1 ripe avocado, peeled, pitted and sliced

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a saucepan over med/high heat for a couple minutes.
  • Begin frying the tortilla strips in batches until golden brown and crisp, turning after a minute or two, about 2-4 minutes in total.
  • Drain on paper towels and set aside.
  • Discard all but 2 tablespoons of the oil and turn the heat to meduim.
  • Add the garlic and onion, and saute until softened, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the chiles, tomatoes and half the tortilla strips and cook another 5 minutes.
  • Add the chicken stock and bring to a boil, them simmer for 20 minutes.
  • Let the soup cool slightly, and then using an immersion blender, or an upright blender, puree the mixture until smooth.
  • Return mixture to the stove over medium heat, stir in the chicken and heat through.
  • Season with lime juice, salt and pepper.
  • Garnish with the cilantro, cheese, avocado, and the remaining tortilla strips, enjoy!

SOPA DE TORTILLA



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-Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, drained
1 serrano pepper, seeded and chopped
1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon canola oil, divided
6 corn tortillas (6 inches), halved and cut into 1/4-inch strips
2 dried pasilla chilies, stems removed, seeded and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
6 cups chicken broth
1-1/2 cups fresh or frozen corn
3/4 cup shredded cooked chicken
1 tablespoon minced fresh epazote or 1 teaspoon dried epazote
1 tablespoon lime juice
Cubed avocado and lime wedges, optional

Steps:

  • In a blender, combine tomatoes and serrano pepper. Cover and process until smooth; set aside. In a large skillet, heat 1/2 cup oil over medium heat. Add tortilla strips; cook and stir until golden brown and crisp. , Remove to paper towels; pat dry. Drain, reserving 2 tablespoons oil in skillet. Add pasilla chilies; cook and stir for 1 minute or until lightly toasted. With a slotted spoon, remove to paper towels to drain., In a large saucepan, saute onion and garlic in remaining oil until tender. Add tomato mixture; cook and stir over medium heat for 10 minutes or until very thick. Add the broth, corn, chicken and epazote; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes. Stir in lime juice. , Ladle soup into bowls; top with tortilla strips. Sprinkle with pasilla chilies. Garnish with avocado and lime if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 354 calories, Fat 24g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 21mg cholesterol, Sodium 1133mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 10g protein.

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients whenever possible, especially for the vegetables and herbs.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different types of tortillas. Corn tortillas are the traditional choice, but flour tortillas or even tostada shells can also be used.
  • If you're using a store-bought chicken broth, be sure to choose one that is low in sodium.
  • To make the soup more flavorful, you can brown the chicken or beef before adding it to the soup.
  • Don't overcook the vegetables. They should be tender but still have a bit of a bite.
  • Serve the soup with your favorite toppings, such as shredded cheese, sour cream, avocado, or cilantro.

Conclusion:

Sopa de tortilla is a delicious and easy-to-make soup that is perfect for a quick and easy meal. It is also a great way to use up leftover chicken or beef. With its combination of fresh vegetables, flavorful broth, and crispy tortillas, sopa de tortilla is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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