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