Azteca Soup

This is a very popular Mexican soup. It can be served with any other Mexican dish. Just before serving, add tortilla strips and avocado cubes, so the tortillas stay crunchy.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 360 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

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 pureed.

Step 3

In a saucepan, heat chicken broth, chipotle chili, and pureed vegetables. Bring to a boil; remove from heat. Ladle soup into serving bowls. Prior to serving, add tortilla strips and avocado. Buen provecho!