tortilla soup Recipe

Name: tortilla soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 dried pasilla chiles; 2 dried ancho chiles; 12 corn tortillas; ⅔ cup corn oil; 2 cups plum tomatoes, chopped; 1 ½ cups water; 12 onion, chopped; 3 cloves garlic, chopped; 2 sprigs cilantro; 1 pinch baking soda; 4 cups chicken stock; ½ cup queso fresco; 1 small avocado, diced; ¼ cup crema or ¼ cup sour cream

Servings: persons

2 dried pasilla chiles
2 dried ancho chiles
12 corn tortillas
⅔ cup corn oil
2 cups plum tomatoes, chopped
1 ½ cups water
12 onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, chopped
2 sprigs cilantro
1 pinch baking soda
4 cups chicken stock
½ cup queso fresco
1 small avocado, diced
¼ cup crema or ¼ cup sour cream

1
cut slits into the chiles to open.
2
remove seeds and cut into strips.
3
cut 6 tortills into strips.
4
heat 2/3 c oil in a large skillet.
5
working in batches add strips to oil, toss until golden, remove to paper towels to drain.
6
add whole tortillas one at a time, fry until crisp, remove.
7
add chile strips fry 1 minute, remove and drain.
8
combine tomatoes and next 5 ingredients in a stockpot.
9
crumble in the whole tortillas and chiles, bring to boil and simmer for 10 minutes.
10
add 1 c chicken stock, remove from heat and blend with immersion blender (or pour in batches into blender) add remaining 3 c chicken stock and simmer for 10 minutes for flavors to blend.
11
season with salt& pepper to taste serve garnished with tortilla strips, cheese, avocado and sour cream.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 dried pasilla chiles, 2 dried ancho chiles, 12 corn tortillas, ⅔ cup corn oil, and more.

Yes, tortilla soup 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.

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