Azteca Soup

Azteca Soup

This Azteca soup is a very popular Mexican soup. It can be served with any other Mexican-style dish. ?Buen provecho!

Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
5

Ingredients

  • 10 (6-inch) corn tortillas, cut into 1/2-inch strips
  • 1 ½ cups vegetable oil for frying
  • salt to taste
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
  • 2 large tomatoes
  • 1 large onion
  • 1 tablespoon chopped chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
  • 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • 2 avocados — peeled, pitted, and diced

Directions

Step 1
Heat oil in large skillet and carefully drop in half the tortilla strips. Fry in batches until golden brown and crunchy. Place fried tortilla strips on a paper towel-lined plate and pat dry. Sprinkle salt on tortillas, tossing to coat both sides.

Step 2
Using a blender or food processor, blend tomatoes, onion, and cilantro until completely pur?ed.

Step 3
In a saucepan, heat chicken broth, chipotle chili, and pur?ed vegetables. Bring to a boil; remove from heat. Ladle soup into serving bowls. Prior to serving, add tortilla strips and avocado.

Editor’s Note:

We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. The exact amount will vary depending on cooking time and temperature, ingredient density, and the specific type of oil used.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

360
Calories
21g
Fat
37g
Carbs
10g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 5
Calories 360
% Daily Value *
Total Fat21g 27%
Saturated Fat3g 16%
Sodium1244mg 54%
Total Carbohydrate37g 13%
Dietary Fiber10g 37%
Total Sugars5g
Protein10g
Vitamin C22mg 110%
Calcium80mg 6%
Iron2mg 11%
Potassium916mg 19%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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