Sopa seca de tortilla con crema, or Mexican dry soup, is a traditional Mexican dish that is both flavorful and easy to make. This hearty soup is made with a combination of crispy tortilla strips, a flavorful tomato-based broth, and a variety of other ingredients such as vegetables, beans, and spices. The soup is often topped with crema Mexicana, a type of Mexican sour cream, as well as other garnishes such as cheese, avocado, and cilantro. Sopa seca de tortilla con crema is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a main course or as a side dish.
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SOPA DE TORTILLA (REAL MEXICAN TORTILLA SOUP)
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
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 TORTILLA
-Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 1h20m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
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.
SOPA SECA DE TORTILLA CON CREMA (MEXICAN DRY SOUP)
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
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.
SOPA SECA DE FIDEOS
Steps:
- For dried chiles, toast them on an ungreased griddle or heavy skillet over medium heat, turning regularly and pressing flat with a spatula, until very aromatic, about 30 seconds. In a small bowl, cover the chiles with hot water and re-hydrate 30 minutes, stirring frequently to ensure even soaking. Drain and discard the water. (Canned chiles need only be removed from their sauce.)
- Roast the unpeeled garlic on the griddle or skillet, turning occasionally, until soft, about 15 minutes; cool and peel. Roast 1 1/2 pounds of the tomatoes on a baking sheet 4 inches below a very hot broiler until blackened on 1 side, about 6 minutes, then flip and roast the other side. Cool, then peel, collecting all the juices with the tomatoes.
- In a food processor or blender, process the roasted tomatoes, rehydrated or canned chiles, and garlic to a medium-fine puree. Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in medium-size (4-quart) pot (such as a Dutch oven or Mexican cazuela) over medium-high. Add the puree and stir for about 5 minutes as it sears and thickens. Set aside.
- If using chorizo, cook in a little oil over medium heat, breaking up large lumps as you go, until thoroughly cooked, about 10 minutes. Scoop it out with a slotted spoon, draining as much oil as possible back into the skillet.
- Pour 6 tablespoons of the remaining oil into the skillet and return to the heat. When quite hot (drop a stray noodle in ? it should sizzle but not brown immediately), lay in about 1/3 of the noodle nests to fry until noticeably browned, about 1 minute, then flip and brown the other side. Remove with a slotted spoon, draining as much oil as possible back into the skillet, and drain on paper towels. Continue until all have been browned.
- Add the broth, oregano, and pepper to the tomato sauce. Core the remaining 1 pound of tomatoes and chop into 1/4-inch bits. Add and simmer briskly until the sauce thickens to the consistency of a juicy tomato sauce, about 5 minutes. Taste and season with salt.
- Add the noodles. In about 2 minutes pull the "nests" apart (they'll have softened enough to do it at this point), then add the zucchini and the chorizo (if you're using it). Simmer, stirring occasionally, until the noodles are tender but still firm, about 2 minutes.
- If using the cream, add it now, raise the heat to medium-high and boil quickly until the sauce returns to its previous consistency. Taste again and readjust the salt, if necessary.
- Stir in half of the grated cheese, scoop into a warm serving dish, sprinkle on the remaining cheese and the cilantro garnish, and it's ready to serve.
SOPA SECA DE TORTILLA
A rich and creamy Mexican side dish - full of peppers, onions, cheese and corn tortillas. It will surprise you. The name means "Dry Tortilla Soup" Some people would call it a casserole. I call it divine. A nice addition to a Mexican dinner, this also goes well with other foods. Not spicy at all, so it can go with many things. Though it is meant to be a side dish, you could serve it along with a large salad for a luncheon or light dinner. (Or, not so light, maybe) This is so rich and creamy, you'll want to make it for company. If you must have spicy foods, you can add some jalepenos to it if you like. But do try it this way first.
Provided by ThatBobbieGirl
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 1h
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cut tortillas in strips about 3 inches long and 1/2 inch wide.
- In medium skillet heat 1/4 inch of oil.
- Fry tortilla strips, a few at a time, about 10 seconds or just until limp.
- Remove with slotted spoon.
- Drain on paper toweling.
- Pour off all but about 2 tablespoons oil from skillet.
- Add green pepper strips, onion and garlic; cook till onion is tender.
- Sprinkle vegetables with salt.
- In 1-1/2 quart casserole, combine tortilla strips, vegetables, and half of the cheese.
- Pour whipping cream over all.
- Cover and bake in 350-degree oven for 20 minutes.
- Uncover.
- Stir gently; sprinkle with remaining cheese.
- Bake uncovered about 10 minutes more or until heated through.
SOPA DE TORTILLA A LA MEXICANA: TORTILLA SOUP, MEXICAN STYLE
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.
TORTILLA "DRY SOUP" CASSEROLE ( SOPA SECA DE TORTILLA
This is a wonderfully spicy casserole of sorts. Because it has cream cheese, strips of tortillas, it could be classified with chilaquiles. This is just amazing! If you need more heat, sprinkle some red pepper flakes in, or some hot sauce of your choice. Tradition calls for either lard or shortening. You can use salad oil, as I do.
Provided by FLUFFSTER
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h15m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a wide frying pan, over medium heat, cook onion in oil until limp; add chiles and cream, and tomatoe puree. Simme for 10 minutes. Add salt, to taste.
- Grease a 2-qt. baking dish and cover the bottom with half of the tortilla chips. Pour half the sauce and half of the shredded cheese. Repeat layers, ending with the cheese. Dot with butter and bake, uncovered, in a 350°F oven for 30 minutes or until hot through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 490.4, Fat 35.9, SaturatedFat 19.6, Cholesterol 98, Sodium 279.7, Carbohydrate 31, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 4.8, Protein 14.1
Tips:
- Use fresh, ripe tomatoes for the best flavor. Roma tomatoes are a good choice because they are meaty and have fewer seeds.
- If you don't have any chicken broth, you can use vegetable broth instead.
- Be careful not to overcook the tortillas. They should be soft and flexible, but not mushy.
- If you want a more flavorful soup, you can add some chopped onion or garlic to the broth.
- Serve the soup with your favorite toppings, such as sour cream, avocado, or cilantro.
Conclusion:
Sopa seca de tortilla con crema is a delicious and easy-to-make Mexican soup that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is made with simple ingredients that are likely already in your kitchen, and it can be on the table in under an hour. The soup is also very versatile, so you can easily customize it to your liking. Whether you like it spicy or mild, vegetarian or with chicken, sopa seca de tortilla con crema is sure to please everyone at the table.
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