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Tortilla Soup
What makes tortilla soup special (and famous) are the garnishes: crispy tortillas and creamy avocado. Make this Sopa de Tortilla recipe for dinner tonight!
👥 4 Servings👤 Mely Martinez📖 epicurious
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- ●skillet
- ●blender
- ●saucepan
- ●bowl
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Preheat a comal or large skillet over medium-high heat, then roast the tomatoes, garlic, and onion, turning them so they can roast evenly. Once roasted, peel the tomatoes and garlic.
medium tomatoes2garlic, unpeeled2 cloves⅓ medium white onionChopped onion, to taste (optional)
2
Place the roasted vegetables in a blender. Blend until smooth, adding about 1 cup chicken broth, if needed.
chicken broth, plus more if needed6 cups
3
In a large saucepan, heat 1 tablespoon of the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add the tomato sauce and cook for about ⏱️ 3 minutes. When the sauce starts to boil, reduce the heat and simmer for ⏱️ 5 minutes. The sauce will reduce and change to a darker color.
4
While the sauce is cooking, cut the tortillas into thin strips that are 2 inches long and 1/2 inch wide. Set aside.
5
Add the chicken broth to the sauce, increase the heat to medium-high, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 10 to 12 more minutes. Add the epazote and season with the salt and pepper. Simmer for 3 more minutes.
chicken broth, plus more if needed6 cupsSalt and pepper, to taste
6
In a large skillet, heat the remaining 4 tablespoons oil and fry the tortilla strips until they are crispy and take on a golden color, about ⏱️ 4 minutes (fry them in batches so you don’t overcrowd the skillet). Remove the fried tortillas with a slotted spoon and place them on a paper towel–lined plate to drain the excess oil.
7
In the remaining oil, fry the pasilla pepper rings. These will get crispy quickly. Once they do, immediately remove them and set aside.
8
Ladle the soup into medium bowls and top with the tortilla strips. Place the garnishes in serving dishes for everyone to add to their own bowls.
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