Sopa de Tortilla

Sopa de Tortilla

Sopa de Tortilla, also known as Tortilla Soup, is a traditional Mexican soup made with fried tortilla strips, chicken broth, tomatoes, and various toppings.

Ingredients

  • Shredded cheese (1/4 cup)
  • Sour cream (1/4 cup)
  • Cilantro (1/4 cup, chopped)
  • Lime (1, juiced)
  • Avocado (1, diced)
  • Salt and pepper (to taste)
  • Chili powder (1 teaspoon)
  • Cumin (1 teaspoon)
  • Chicken broth (4 cups)
  • Tomatoes (2, diced)
  • Garlic (2 cloves, minced)
  • Onion (1, diced)
  • Vegetable oil (1/4 cup)
  • Corn tortillas (6)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
  2. Cut the tortillas into thin strips and spread them on a baking sheet.
  3. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until crispy and golden brown.
  4. In a large pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat.
  5. Add the diced onion and minced garlic. Cook until the onion is translucent.
  6. Add the diced tomatoes, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Cook for 5 minutes.
  7. Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
  8. To serve, ladle the soup into bowls and top with the crispy tortilla strips, diced avocado, lime juice, chopped cilantro, sour cream, and shredded cheese.
  9. Enjoy the delicious Sopa de Tortilla!

Dietary Information

Dish Type: Soup • Prep Time: 20 minutes • Cook Time: 30 minutes • Calories: 350 • Fat: 15g • Carbs: 40g • Protein: 20g • Sodium: 800mg • Sugar: 5g