Mexico • Soup

Sopa de Tortilla

Tomato-chile broth with crisp tortilla strips and avocado.

VegetarianSavory
Prep20 min
Cook30 min
Servings4
Sopa de Tortilla
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Method

  1. 01

    Step 1

    Heat oven to 210°C. Toss tortilla strips with 20 ml oil and bake 10–12 minutes until crisp.

  2. 02

    Step 2

    Soften onion and garlic in remaining oil. Add tomatoes and torn pasilla and cook 8 minutes.

  3. 03

    Step 3

    Blend with half the stock until smooth.

  4. 04

    Step 4

    Return to the pot, add remaining stock and salt and simmer 15 minutes.

  5. 05

    Step 5

    Divide tortilla strips among bowls, ladle in soup and top with avocado, queso fresco and lime.

Nutrition

Nutrition has not been calculated for this recipe.

Editorial recipe. Preparation may vary by region; not independently kitchen-tested.

Source: BestFoodBook original editorial recipe; not kitchen-tested