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.
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Sipra sipra
[email protected]This soup is a delicious and easy way to use up leftover tortillas. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.
Oyinyechi Oreoluwa
[email protected]I've made this soup several times now, and it's always a hit with my family. It's a great way to get them to eat their vegetables.
Bedwars is so fun Folytn
[email protected]This soup is so flavorful and satisfying. I love the combination of spices and vegetables. It's a great meal for a cold winter day.
LEGEND ZAIN
[email protected]I'm always looking for new soup recipes, and this one is definitely a keeper. It's easy to make, delicious, and it's a great way to use up leftover tortillas.
RAFSAN MAHMUD
[email protected]I love that this soup can be made ahead of time. It's perfect for meal prep, and it's also great for parties or potlucks.
Maaz Jadoon
[email protected]I've made this soup with both corn and flour tortillas, and both versions are delicious. I think I prefer the corn tortillas, because they add a bit more sweetness to the soup.
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[email protected]This soup is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the tortilla strips and the flavorful broth.
Nashad Saim
[email protected]I was really impressed with how well the tortilla strips held up in this soup. They didn't get soggy or mushy, even after being cooked for a while.
Thisara Deshan
[email protected]This soup is so easy to make, and it's always a hit with my friends and family. I love that it's a one-pot meal, so there's less cleanup.
Sana ullha Sana ullha
[email protected]I love the combination of flavors in this soup. The chili powder and cumin give it a nice smoky flavor, and the lime juice adds a bit of brightness.
Bibi Yasmin
[email protected]I've made this soup several times now, and it's always a success. It's a great way to use up leftover tortillas and vegetables, and it's always delicious.
Alena Stotts
[email protected]This soup is the perfect comfort food. It's warm, hearty, and filling. I love to curl up with a bowl of it on a cold day.
Abdulla Shifat
[email protected]This recipe is a lifesaver on busy weeknights. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.
Sangam Chaudhary
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of soups, but this one is an exception. It's so hearty and flavorful, and the tortilla strips add a nice crunchy texture.
jude phillips
[email protected]This soup is so versatile! I added some shredded chicken and black beans to mine, and it was delicious. I can't wait to try it with different variations next time.
Henry Okolo
[email protected]I was surprised at how flavorful this soup was, given that it doesn't have any meat in it. The combination of spices and vegetables is perfect.
Martin Perez
[email protected]I love that this recipe uses simple ingredients that I always have on hand. It's a great way to use up leftover tortillas and veggies.
Steven Butler
[email protected]This sopa seca de tortilla was a delicious and easy to make dish. The flavors were amazing and it was a perfect meal for a cold winter day.