La Soupe du Cinq Mai Recipe

Name: La Soupe du Cinq Mai
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 corn or flour tortillas, cut to size of bowl openings; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 6 large sweet onions, sliced into thin rings; 6 garlic cloves, sliced; 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano; 1/4 teaspoon salt, a few cranks of black pepper; 2 cups lowsalt, lowfat chicken broth; 2 cups lowfat beef broth; 1/3 cup fresh lime juice; 1 cup pilsner or lager beer or a French biere de garde (such as Jenlain); 2 avocados, diced; 4 Roma tomatoes, seeded and diced; 3 green onions, white and green parts sliced; Large bunch fresh cilantro, leaves chopped; 1 to 2 jalapenos, seeded and minced; 1 cup shredded queso fresco, a nice Gruyere, or drunken goat cheese (I really like drunken goat!), to top and garnish; Sliced lime, to garnish

Servings: persons

4 corn or flour tortillas, cut to size of bowl openings
2 tablespoons olive oil
6 large sweet onions, sliced into thin rings
6 garlic cloves, sliced
1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt, a few cranks of black pepper
2 cups lowsalt, lowfat chicken broth
2 cups lowfat beef broth
1/3 cup fresh lime juice
1 cup pilsner or lager beer or a French biere de garde (such as Jenlain)
2 avocados, diced
4 Roma tomatoes, seeded and diced
3 green onions, white and green parts sliced
Large bunch fresh cilantro, leaves chopped
1 to 2 jalapenos, seeded and minced
1 cup shredded queso fresco, a nice Gruyere, or drunken goat cheese (I really like drunken goat!), to top and garnish
Sliced lime, to garnish

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Place cut tortilla rounds in oven and bake until crisp.
2
Heat olive oil in large heavy soup pot over medium heat.
3
Add onions and cook until wilted and dark brown, stirring occasionally.
4
Add garlic and stir until fragrant, about 20 seconds.
5
Add oregano and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
6
Saute 3 minutes.
7
Add both broths, lime juice and bring to a simmer.
8
Simmer a few minutes, then add beer.
9
Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer gently for 10 to 15 minutes.
10
Meanwhile, drink the rest of the beer, you've earned it!
11
Taste and adjust seasoning.
12
Preheat the broiler and move rack to second level below the broiler element.
13
Ladle soup into bowls.
14
Add to each bowl some avocado, tomatoes, green onions, cilantro and jalapenos.
15
Top bowls with baked tortilla rounds then cheese.
16
Broil until cheese is melty and lusciously brown.
17
Garnish with lime slices, a little leftover cilantro and serve with beer, if desired.
18
Vive la revolucion!
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1092

kcal

Calories

Fat

155

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 corn or flour tortillas, cut to size of bowl openings, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 6 large sweet onions, sliced into thin rings, 6 garlic cloves, sliced, and more.

Yes, La Soupe du Cinq Mai 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

La Soupe du Cinq Mai

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