Ingredients
- 2 chiles pasillas, washed, seeded, deveined plus 2 long chiles pasillas, all fried in a little oil
- 2 chiles anchos, washed, seeded, deveined and fried in a little oil
- 4 medium tomatoes, peeled
- 1 white onion, sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, chopped
- 2/3 cup olive oil or corn oil
- 2 sprigs epazote or cilantro
- 6 quarts chicken broth
- Salt
Directions
In a blender or food processor, blend chiles pasillas and anchos with tomatoes, onion and garlic. Strain. Heat oil in a stock pot. Pour blended chile mixture into a pot and fry until it thickens and fat rises to the surface. Add epazote. Mix in the boiling broth and long chiles pasillas. Salt to taste and simmer for 25 minutes.
To serve, pour soup into a tureen. Divide tortillas strips among individual bowls. Ladle soup over tortilla strips. Serve chiles, avocado, cheese and creme fraiche in separate bowls, allowing diners to season soup, to taste.
For the garnish:
- 2 cups vegetable oil
- 24 tortillas, sliced in thin strips and dried for 1 day
- 8 chiles pasillas, fried in a little oil or lard
- 2 avocados, finely chopped
- 2 cups fresh cheese, such as panela or feta, finely crumbled
- 1 cup creme fraiche, or 1 cup sour cream mixed with 1/4 half-and-half
Prepare the garnish: Heat oil in a frying pan and fry tortilla strips until crisp. Drain on paper towels and sprinkle with salt.
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By lorinanette_101...
Lady Lake, FL
on February 03, 2010
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this recipe was sooo easy and delicous. its the first one i've found that actually tasted like authentic restaurant quality. i just used whatever local peppers my market had and since i seeded them and pureed them there was no need to strain it. just a little shredded cheddar, tortilla strips, sour cream, and fresh avocado and it was AMAZING!
By Gabriella_
on July 20, 2009
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This recipe is an athentic Mexican Sopa de Tortilla, the chef Patricia Quintana is one of the most prestigious in Mexico, the flavor is really good, and is also really easy to make, i just made it and everyone love it!!!!, i also add cilantro for garnish and was more colorful
By garjanice_8861103
mh, CA
on November 01, 2007
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Wow, this is great Authentic tasting Tortilla Soup. Of all the other recipes,
I was looking for a soup that had the chilli taste and not too much chicken broth flavors. This is the recipes, love the rich chilli aroma and flavors.
Thanks Patricia, for coming up with an 'Authentic' tortilla soup.
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