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Tortilla Soup Recipe: Yummy and Satisfying

This delicious tortilla soup recipe was taught to me by Zulma Rodriguez who works at Club Cascadas in Cabo San Lucas Mexico. We learned to make this recipe during a class where Zulma taught some Americans and one Canadian how to make this tasty, traditional mexican soup.

Of course I have my own chicken tortilla soup recipe that I've been making for my family for years, but I really liked Zulma's yummy variation.

So without further adieu, here's the recipe. My recommendation? Follow it exactly the first time to see how you like it as it is written and then make your own modifications if you want to. There are so many variations you can make, like adding chicken, roasted, fresh corn, etc.

Tortilla Soup Recipe

Step #1: Make the broth:

Chicken (legs, wings and neck)
1/2 an onion
Cilantro
Salt & Pepper

Boil the ingredients above to make the chicken broth, then remove the chicken and cilantro. Of course, you can also purchase commercially prepared broth. I have made my soup with it on many occasions.

Step #2 Flavor the Oil with Garlic

Next take an entire garlic head and peel off the outer skin. Add 1 ounce of olive oil to a large saucepan and turn on medium heat. Toss in the garlic head and saute 3-5 minutes, until the garlic head turns brown. Remove the garlic, keep the oil and change the setting to low heat.

Step #3 Add Flavor to the Stock for the Tortilla Soup Recipe

To the oil, add:

3 chopped tomatoes
1 small chopped onion
3 or 4 huajillo chiles with seeds and veins removed (also spelled guajillo chiles)
1/4 bunch of Epazote (a dried mexican spice found in specialty stores) or cilantro
12 large tortilla chips
1 - 4 ounce can of tomato paste
4 cups of the chicken broth made earlier or the same amount of store-bought broth

Cook everything for about 20 minutes, stirring frequently, then mask it in a strainer and put the broth in a clean pot.

Step #4 Combine Ingredients, Simmer and Eat

Combine tomato puree and strained soup. Salt and pepper to taste. Heat to a boil and simmer for 10 minutes. Serve with condiments such as tortilla strips, mozzarella or mexican cheese, sour cream, huajillo chiles (cut into strips), avocado and lime juice. People can add toppings to their heart's content.

Although Zulma's tortilla soup recipe is slightly different from the one that I've been making for years, hers is filling and delicious. Many thanks to Zulma!

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