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!

Mithi
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This soup is amazing! The flavors are incredible and it's so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Cameron Davidson
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This was a great recipe! I made it for a party and everyone loved it. I will definitely be making it again.


Muhammed Shah Alam
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I've made this soup several times and it's always a hit. It's so flavorful and easy to make. I usually add a bit of corn and black beans to bulk it up.


N'jeri Binta
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This is my go-to recipe for tortilla soup. It's easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. I like to top mine with avocado, sour cream, and cilantro.


Nawab Naeem
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I just made this soup last night and it was delicious! I used chicken broth instead of vegetable broth, and added some diced jalapeƱos for a little extra spice. It was a hit with my family!