Tortilla Soup
Tomatoes, onions, garlic, and pasilla chile provide the foundation for this hearty tortilla soup, perfect for warming you up on a chilly fall day. The crunchy tortilla strips add texture and the right consistency to this flavorful broth. The creamy V&V Supremo® Queso Fresco and the freshness of the V&V Supremo® Crema Supremo® Brand Mexican Sour Cream complement this dish to perfection. This is an easy and satisfying Mexican dish that you are going to love!
Ingredients
Garnish:
Directions
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1
Thinly slice 2 of the pasilla peppers into strips. Set aside.
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2
Cut 10 of the tortillas into ¼-inch strips. Set aside.
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3
Preheat the oil in a large heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat for 1 minute. Add the sliced chiles to the hot oil and fry for 5 to 7 seconds. Do not over-fry the chiles, or they will become bitter. Using a slotted spoon, remove the strips from the oil and drain on paper towels. Set aside. Using metal tongs, fry the other 2 pasilla peppers for about 5 to 7 seconds. They should bubble up slightly and become aromatic. Set aside.
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4
Increase the heat to high and fry the tortilla strips in batches for 1 to 2 minutes, or until golden and crisp. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Repeat with the remaining tortilla strips and set aside.
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5
In a medium pot, combine the tomatoes, onion, garlic, and enough water to cover. Bring to a boil and cook for 10 minutes. Remove from the heat. Purée the tomatoes, garlic, onion, 2 corn tortillas, the remaining 2 pasilla peppers, 2 cups of the chicken broth, the salt, and the pepper in a blender. Strain into a large saucepan. Add the remaining 2 cups of chicken broth and the epazote. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, cover the pot, and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes.
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6
To serve, add the tortilla strips and crumbled V&V Supremo® Queso Fresco to the bottom of each bowl. Ladle the soup over the strips until it comes about halfway up. Garnish with more crumbled V&V Supremo® Queso Fresco, V&V Supremo® Crema Supremo® Brand Mexican Sour Cream, the avocado, and the fried pepper strips. Serve with lime wedges, if desired. Enjoy!
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