Authentic Tortilla Soup
Discover this authentic tortilla soup recipe with smoky pasilla chile broth, crispy tortilla strips, tender chicken, and creamy garnishes. Ready in 45 minutes, it's a comforting Mexican classic perfect for weeknight dinners or Sunday gatherings.
Ingredients
Instructions
Heat 2 tablespoons of lard or oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add sliced onion and whole garlic cloves and cook for 8-10 minutes until golden brown and caramelized.
Prepare one pasilla chile by removing stem and seeds, cut into pieces, and toast with onions for 1 minute. Blend with canned tomatoes until smooth.
Return saucepan to medium-high heat, add remaining lard or oil, pour in blended mixture, and cook for 5 minutes until thickened.
Pour in chicken broth and add epazote sprigs. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook for 30 minutes. Season with salt to taste.
Heat 1/2 inch of oil in a skillet and fry tortilla strips until golden and crisp. Fry the second pasilla chile for garnish.
Prepare bowls with crema, cheese, and avocado. Crumble fried chile and place over garnishes.
Add shredded chicken to simmering soup for 2 minutes, then ladle hot broth over garnishes. Top with tortilla strips and lime wedges. Serve immediately.
Nutrition
- Calories
- 350 kcal
- Carbohydrate Content
- 30 g
- Protein Content
- 20 g
- Fat Content
- 18 g
- Saturated Fat Content
- 6 g
- Cholesterol Content
- 60 mg
- Sodium Content
- 800 mg
- Fiber Content
- 6 g
- Sugar Content
- 5 g
- Serving Size
- 1 serving
