Chihuahua-Tomato Soup With Crispy Lime-Chili Tortillas Recipe

Name: Chihuahua-Tomato Soup With Crispy Lime-Chili Tortillas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 large onion, minced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can petite diced tomatoes; 4 cups vegetable broth; 1 dried pasilla pepper, seeded and chopped; 1 tablespoon masa harina (optional); 1 lime, juice of; for the tortilla strips; 5 corn tortillas, cut in half,then cut in strips; 3 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon chili powder; 1/2 lime, juice of; 4 ounces chihuahua cheese, crumbled (or other queso fresco)

Servings: persons

1/2 large onion, minced
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can petite diced tomatoes
4 cups vegetable broth
1 dried pasilla pepper, seeded and chopped
1 tablespoon masa harina (optional)
1 lime, juice of
for the tortilla strips
5 corn tortillas, cut in half,then cut in strips
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 lime, juice of
4 ounces chihuahua cheese, crumbled (or other queso fresco)

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["Saute onion in olive oil until slightly browned.", "Add garlic, cumin and oregano; cook for 10 more minutes, stirring frequently.", "Add tomatoes, vegetable broth and pasilla chile.", "Bring to a boil, then lower heat slightly and add masa harina (if using; I like the flavor and it adds a little more""body"" to the soup), stirring well until it's dissolved.", "Simmer gently 30 minutes.", "In the meantime, heat vegetable oil in a skillet.", "Carefully add tortilla strips; sprinkle with salt and chili powder and fry until lightly crispy (you may need to turn on your range fan for this event!).", "Sprinkle with the juice of 1/2 lime and set aside.", "And here's the important part- try not to eat all the tortilla strips before the soup is done!", "LOL!", "Squeeze the juice of 1 lime into the soup after it's simmered for 30 minutes; heat 10 minutes more.", "To serve, place cheese in soup bowls; ladle soup over and top with crispy tortilla strips."]

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 large onion, minced, 3 cloves garlic, minced, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can petite diced tomatoes, and more.

Yes, Chihuahua-Tomato Soup With Crispy Lime-Chili Tortillas falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chihuahua-Tomato Soup With Crispy Lime-Chili Tortillas

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