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Traditional Aztec Soup | Mexican Tortilla Soup

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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Appetizer, lunch, Soup
Servings 2

Equipment

  • medium pot
  • Strainer
  • cutting board
  • knife
  • frying pan
  • Air Fryer optional

Ingredients
  

  • 3 Corn Tortillas
  • 2 Dry Pasilla Chilies
  • 1/2 cup Vegetable Oil
  • 2 ripe Tomatoes
  • 1 clove Garlic
  • 1/4 Onion
  • 1 ⅛ cup Chicken Broth (or vegetable broth for a vegetarian option)
  • Salt & Pepper to taste
  • 2.5 oz Panela Cheese cubed
  • 1/4 cup Heavy Cream
  • 1/2 Avocado sliced
  • 1 Lime (juice)

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the Tortilla Strips:
    Slice the tortillas into thin strips. Heat the vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Once hot, fry the tortilla strips until golden and crispy. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil. Option to use an air fryer as a healthier alternative.
  • Fry the Chilies:
    Cut the pasilla chilies into thin rings. In the same pan, fry the chili rings until crisp. Drain on paper towels.
  • Make the Cheese Cubes:
    Cut the panela cheese into small cubes and set aside.
  • Prepare the Sauce:
    In a blender, combine the tomatoes, onion, and garlic. Blend until smooth.
  • Cook the Sauce:
    In a medium pot, heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil over medium heat. Strain the blended tomato mixture directly into the pot, discarding any solids. Fry the sauce for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the chicken broth and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Assemble the Soup:
    Once the broth is heated through, ladle it into serving bowls. Garnish each bowl with crispy tortilla strips, panela cheese cubes, a drizzle of cream, fried chili rings, and sliced avocado.
  • Serve:
    Serve hot and enjoy this hearty and flavorful traditional Mexican soup! For extra flavor, try toasting the tortillas before frying or adding a squeeze of lime to the finished soup!
Keyword avocado, Chillies, Garlic, Tomato
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