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Zinfandeli’S Tortilla Soup – S.A. Express – Ar

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This Mexican soup features Vegetable Oil (or two, Garlic, fresh, chopped, Tortillas. It delivers hearty, protein-packed satisfaction, aromatic, well-seasoned taste. Comforting for cold days and perfect for meal prep. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 8
Calories: 471.9
Description
A comforting and flavorful Mexican soup featuring sautéed corn tortillas, chicken, and fresh herbs. The broth is simmered with spices and blended for a smooth, rich texture. Served with diced chicken, avocado, and fried tortilla strips for a complete meal.
Ingredients
  • 1 teaspoon Vegetable Oil (or two)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon Garlic, fresh, chopped
  • 8 Corn Tortillas, chop coarse
  • 2 cup Onion puree
  • 1 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
  • 2 teaspoon Cumin powder
  • 3 Bay Leaves
  • 3/4 cup Tomato Paste
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon Chicken Base (See note)
  • 1/2 cup Water
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro, fresh, chopped
  • 2 teaspoon Epazote, chopped
  • 1 Salt To taste
  • 1 White Pepper to taste
  • 2 Chicken Breasts, cook & dice
  • 1 Chopped Avocado
  • 1 Corn Tortilla strips, fried
  • 1 Shredded Monterey Jack
Directions
  1. 1
    Garnish Notes: Chicken breasts should be cooked and diced.
  2. 2
    In large Dutch oven, heat vegetable oil.
  3. 3
    Add garlic and 8 chopped corn tortillas.
  4. 4
    Saute until tender.
  5. 5
    Add onion puree, tomato puree, cayenne pepper, cumin, bay leaves, tomato paste, chicken base and water.
  6. 6
    Simmer 20 minutes.
  7. 7
    Add chopped cilantro and epazote.
  8. 8
    Remove Bay leaves.
  9. 9
    Blend mixture briefly in food processor.
  10. 10
    Strain through colander.
  11. 11
    Adjust seasoning if necessary.
  12. 12
    Add salt and pepper to taste.
  13. 13
    To serve, spoon a portion of soup in individual serving bowls..
  14. 14
    Garnish with diced chicken, avocado, fried tortilla strips and cheese.
  15. 15
    Serve immediately

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

Amount Per Serving
Calories 471.9kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 14.7g23%
Saturated Fat 2.8g14%
Cholesterol 0.8mg1%
Sodium 49282.7mg2054%
Total Carbohydrate 80.9g27%
Dietary Fiber 18.3g74%
Sugars 5.7g
Protein 13.0g26%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: avocado, baking, base, blending, breasts, cayenne, chicken, chop, chopped, cilantro, coarse, cook, cumin, dice, epazote, express, fresh, fried, garlic, jack
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