Guest guest Posted January 9, 2002 Report Share Posted January 9, 2002 Sopa de Tortilla (Tortilla Soup) -- This classic Mexican soup showcases the flavor of pasilla and ancho chiles, and is garnished with fried tortilla strips for interesting texture. For extra flavor, garnish with fried ancho strips and lime wedges. Cuisine: Mexico Prep Time: 25 Minutes Cooking Time: 25 Minutes Yield: 4 Servings Source: EthnicGrocer -- Ingredients - (Click on a shopping cart to view an individual product. Click " View all recipe products " to see all recipe products.) 4 Tomatoes, whole, canned 4 Garlic cloves 2 Ancho chiles, dried Corn oil, for frying 8 cup(s) Vegetable Stock, heated to taste Sea salt 1 Onion, white, sliced 1/2 cup(s) Cilantro, fresh, chopped Garnish: 1 packet(s) Corn tortillas, sliced into thin strips 2 Avocados, sliced Sour cream Chihuahua cheese, shredded to taste Lime juice, freshly squeezed -- Instructions Rehydrate pasillas and anchos. Begin by heating a small amount of oil in a skillet. Remove stems from chiles; add to heated oil and fry quickly until they begin to puff, making sure they do not darken. Transfer chiles to a bowl of hot, not boiling, water, and soak until softened, about 20 minutes. Carefully remove seeds using gloves. Taste soaking liquid to see if it is bitter– if not, reserve. Combine softened chiles (with soaking liquid if not bitter) with tomatoes, onion, and garlic in a blender or food processor. Puree until smooth. In a large pot, heat 3 tablespoons oil until hot. Add the chile mixture and fry until it thickens a bit; skim the fat. Add the stock and simmer for about 15 minutes. Add the cilantro and lime juice to taste; season with salt to taste. Prepare the tortillas. In a large pot, heat about an inch of the oil until very hot (365°F); the oil should begin to " ripple " , but not smoke. Add tortillas in batches, turning with a slotted spoon until golden. Remove and blot on paper towels. Repeat with remaining tortilla shreds. To serve, distribute fried tortillas evenly among soup bowls. Ladle hot soup over tortillas. Garnish with avocados, sour cream, and cheese. Language is an expression of thought. Everytime you speak, your mind is on Parade Mark 12: 30,31 _______________ Send and receive Hotmail on your mobile device: http://mobile.msn.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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