Tortilla Soup from Marge Poore
Sopa de TortillaTortilla soup is a classic and there are many versions. Sometimes the soup contains shredded chicken and sometimes not. It depends on the whim of the cook or whether the poached chicken that creates the flavorful broth is needed for enchiladas or some other dish. After the chicken is cooked to make the broth, the decision is yours. The soup is delicious either way.
Ingrediënten
Makes 8 servings
- 8 corn tortillas cut into strips (Fried Corn Tortilla Chips and Strips)
- 2 quarts Basic Chicken Stock
- 2 ancho chiles seeded and veins removed
- 3 medium tomatoes peeled and chopped
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 medium white onion thinly sliced
- 3 medium garlic cloves finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano Mexican variety preferred, crumbled
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 medium carrot thinly sliced
- ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 large avocado Hass variety preferred, peeled and diced
- 1 cup cubed Monterey Jack cheese
- 2 limes each cut into 4 wedges
Instructies
- Prepare the tortilla strips and set aside.
- Prepare the chicken stock and set aside.
- Soak the chiles in hot water for about 20 minutes.
- Purée the soaked chiles and tomatoes in a blender.
- Reserve in the blender.
- In a large pot heat the oil and fry the onion until softened, 3 to 4 minutes.
- Add the garlic, oregano, cumin, and the reserved puréed chiles and tomatoes.
- Cook, stirring, until the mixture thickens, about 5 minutes.
- Add the chicken stock, carrot, and salt.
- Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer until the carrot is tender and the flavors marry, about 20 minutes.
- To serve, divide tortilla strips among soup bowls.
- Ladle hot soup over the tortillas.
- Sprinkle each serving with cilantro.
- Pass the avocado, cheese, and lime wedges separately for each person to add at the table.
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
If you wish, shred about 1 cup of cooked chicken (from poaching the chicken), and stir into the soup at the time you add the carrot.
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