Tortilla Soup (Sopa De Tortilla) Recipe

Name: Tortilla Soup (Sopa De Tortilla)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 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

Servings: persons

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

1
Heat the oil in a saucepan over med/high heat for a couple minutes.
2
Begin frying the tortilla strips in batches until golden brown and crisp, turning after a minute or two, about 2-4 minutes in total.
3
Drain on paper towels and set aside.
4
Discard all but 2 tablespoons of the oil and turn the heat to meduim.
5
Add the garlic and onion, and saute until softened, about 5 minutes.
6
Add the chiles, tomatoes and half the tortilla strips and cook another 5 minutes.
7
Add the chicken stock and bring to a boil, them simmer for 20 minutes.
8
Let the soup cool slightly, and then using an immersion blender, or an upright blender, puree the mixture until smooth.
9
Return mixture to the stove over medium heat, stir in the chicken and heat through.
10
Season with lime juice, salt and pepper.
11
Garnish with the cilantro, cheese, avocado, and the remaining tortilla strips, enjoy!

1113

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

149

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 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, and more.

Yes, Tortilla Soup (Sopa De Tortilla) 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.

Tortilla Soup (Sopa De Tortilla)

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