Tortilla Soup (Sopa De Tortilla) Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1/2 cup corn oil
6 corn tortillas, cut into 1/4 inch strips (stale are fine)
3 garlic cloves, sliced
1 large onion, diced
2 dried chilies , preferably pasilla, stemmed, seeded, and sliced
3 fresh tomatoes , roasted (or blanched and peeled
6 cups chicken stock
1 cup shredded cooked chicken
2 tbsp fresh lime juice (to taste)
salt and pepper
1 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
1 cup cubed mexican cheese , such as queso fresco , blanco , ranchero
1 ripe avocado, peeled, pitted and sliced

Directions:

Heat the oil in a saucepan over med/high heat for a couple minutes.
Begin frying the tortilla strips in batches until golden brown and crisp, turning after a minute or two, about 2-4 minutes in total.
Drain on paper towels and set aside.
Discard all but 2 tablespoons of the oil and turn the heat to meduim.
Add the garlic and onion, and saute until softened, about 5 minutes.
Add the chiles, tomatoes and half the tortilla strips and cook another 5 minutes.
Add the chicken stock and bring to a boil, them simmer for 20 minutes.
Let the soup cool slightly, and then using an immersion blender, or an upright blender, puree the mixture until smooth.
Return mixture to the stove over medium heat, stir in the chicken and heat through.
Season with lime juice, salt and pepper.
Garnish with the cilantro, cheese, avocado, and the remaining tortilla strips, enjoy!

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	757.09 Kcal (3170 kJ)
Calories from fat	532.35 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	59.15g	91%
Cholesterol	62.83mg	21%
Sodium	1034.08mg	43%
Potassium	1003.72mg	21%
Total Carbs	33.93g	11%
Sugars	11.09g	44%
Dietary Fiber	4.9g	20%
Protein	28.45g	57%
Vitamin C	18.2mg	30%
Iron	1.5mg	8%
Calcium	233.7mg	23%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	121.45 Kcal (508 kJ)
Calories from fat	85.4 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	9.49g	91%
Cholesterol	10.08mg	21%
Sodium	165.89mg	43%
Potassium	161.02mg	21%
Total Carbs	5.44g	11%
Sugars	1.78g	44%
Dietary Fiber	0.79g	20%
Protein	4.56g	57%
Vitamin C	2.9mg	30%
Iron	0.2mg	8%
Calcium	37.5mg	23%

* 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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