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Zinfandel’s Tortilla Soup

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This comforting tortilla soup features a savory base of sautéed tortillas, garlic, and spices, blended for a smooth texture. It is served hot with diced chicken, avocado, and crispy tortilla strips. A perfect meal for cold days, this dish balances earthy flavors with fresh cilantro and epazote.
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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 6
Calories: 497
Description
This comforting tortilla soup features a savory base of sautéed tortillas, garlic, and spices, blended for a smooth texture. It is served hot with diced chicken, avocado, and crispy tortilla strips. A perfect meal for cold days, this dish balances earthy flavors with fresh cilantro and epazote.
Directions
  1. 1
    In a large Dutch oven, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat.
  2. 2
    Add the garlic and chopped corn tortillas.
  3. 3
    Sauté until the tortillas are tender and slightly golden.
  4. 4
    Add the onion puree, tomato paste, cayenne pepper, cumin, bay leaves, chicken base, and water.
  5. 5
    Simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  6. 6
    Add the chopped cilantro and epazote.
  7. 7
    Remove the bay leaves.
  8. 8
    Blend the mixture briefly in a food processor until smooth.
  9. 9
    Strain the soup through a colander back into the pot.
  10. 10
    Adjust seasoning with salt and white pepper to taste.
  11. 11
    To serve, spoon the soup into individual bowls.
  12. 12
    Garnish with diced chicken, avocado, fried tortilla strips, and shredded cheese.
  13. 13
    Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6 servings

Amount Per Serving
Calories 497kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 17g27%
Saturated Fat 3g15%
Cholesterol 75mg25%
Sodium 1200mg50%
Total Carbohydrate 82g28%
Dietary Fiber 19g76%
Sugars 6g
Protein 14g29%

* 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: tortilla soup, mexican, chicken, corn tortillas, cumin, cayenne, epazote, cilantro, avocado, monterey jack, comfort food, dinner
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