Tortilla Soup (Sopa Azteca) with Homemade Chile Oil

Sopa Azteca, or tortilla soup, is a classic Mexican soup with a flavorful broth
topped with avocado, cheese, crema, fried tortillas & homemade chile oil.

Servings: 4 people

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Prep Time
10 minutes

Cook Time
35 minutes

Total Time
45 minutes

Course:

Soup

Cuisine:

Mexican

Keywords:

tomato guajillo chile

Instructions

1 Toast 3 guajillo chiles in a hot, dry cast-iron skillet over medium heat, about
1 minute per side.
2 In the same skillet, heat 1 Tbsp [15 ml] oil over medium-high heat. Add 1 cup
[145 g] of diced white onion and 2 cloves of smashed garlic and cook until
golden, about 5-7 minutes. Turn off the heat. Transfer the chiles, onions, and
garlic to a blender. Add the tomatoes and blend until smooth.
3 Bring the pot back to medium-high heat. Add the remaining oil and pour in the
tomato puree. Cook, stirring frequently, until the puree is dark red and thick
like tomato paste, about 6-7 minutes. Add 6 cups [48 oz] chicken broth, epazote,
and reduce to medium-low simmer for 15 minutes. Before serving, taste and season
with salt and remove the epazote.
4 Pour 2-inches of vegetable oil into a 3-4 quart pot. Heat the oil over
medium-high heat to 350°F. Fry the tortilla strips in small batches using a wire
skimmer or slotted spot to stir the tortilla until golden brown, about 2-3
minutes. Using the skimmer or slotted spoon, transfer the tortillas to a paper
toil to drain and season with salt.
5 Serve the soup in bowls with tortilla chips, cotija cheese, crema, avocado,
lime, cilantro, and chile oil.
6 In a large (4-quart) saucepan, heat 2 cups (16 oz) oil over medium-high heat
until hot but not smoking. Add 4 cloves garlic and cook until golden, about 5
minutes. Remove the pot from heat and stir in the chiles. Let cool for 5
minutes. Pour the mixture into a blender or food processor with 1 Tbsp [15 mL]
vinegar and ½ tsp oregano and pulse until everything is chopped but not smooth.
Pour into a jar and store in the refrigerator.

Tortilla Soup (Sopa Azteca) with Homemade Chile Oil

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