Mexican Tortilla Soup Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 medium dried ancho pepper, seeded and chopped
1 cup water
oil for deep-fat frying
6 corn tortillas (6 inches), halved and cut into 1/4-inch strips
1 small onion, sliced
4 garlic cloves, peeled
1 can (14-1/2 oz) whole tomatoes, drained
6 cups vegetable or chicken broth
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 tsp salt
1/8 tsp cayenne pepper , optional
1-1/2 cups (6 oz) shredded monterey jack cheese
1 large avocado, peeled and diced
1 medium lime, sliced and quartered

Directions:

In a small bowl, combine the ancho pepper and water; let stand for 20 minutes or until pepper is softened. Drain and discard water; set pepper aside.
In a large saucepan, heat 1 in. of oil to 350°. Add half of the tortilla strips; cook and stir until golden brown. Remove with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain. Repeat with remaining tortilla strips; set aside.
Drain saucepan, reserving 2 teaspoons of oil. In reserved oil, cook the onion, garlic and pepper over low heat until onion is golden brown, about 7 minutes. Remove from the heat; cool slightly. Transfer to a food processor; add tomatoes. Cover and process until smooth.
Return mixture to the pan. Cook, uncovered, over medium heat for 10 minutes or until mixture has thickened to the consistency of tomato paste. Add broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes.
Add the cilantro, salt and cayenne if desired. Divide cheese and avocado among six bowls; top with the soup, tortilla strips and lime. Yield: 6 servings.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	303.87 Kcal (1272 kJ)
Calories from fat	94.47 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	10.5g	16%
Cholesterol	6.31mg	2%
Sodium	359.72mg	15%
Potassium	834.7mg	18%
Total Carbs	49.27g	16%
Sugars	1.51g	6%
Dietary Fiber	14.56g	58%
Protein	11.66g	23%
Vitamin C	32.6mg	54%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	3%
Iron	3.4mg	19%
Calcium	152.5mg	15%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	81.19 Kcal (340 kJ)
Calories from fat	25.24 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	2.8g	16%
Cholesterol	1.69mg	2%
Sodium	96.11mg	15%
Potassium	223.01mg	18%
Total Carbs	13.16g	16%
Sugars	0.4g	6%
Dietary Fiber	3.89g	58%
Protein	3.12g	23%
Vitamin C	8.7mg	54%
Iron	0.9mg	19%
Calcium	40.8mg	15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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salty
savory
bitter
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