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Authentic Sopa De Tortilla (Sopa Azteca)

Authentic Sopa De Tortilla (Tortilla Soup) is made in a delicious broth seasoned with tomato and pasilla pepper. Topped with baked tortilla strips, avocado and crumbly cheese. 

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 6 bowls
Calories: 65 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Roma tomato diced
  • 6 cups chicken or stock preferably homemade
  • 1 pasilla chile, stemmed
  • 1 teaspoon Mexican oregano
  • 1 Tablespoon vegetable oil
  • ½ cup carrot (about 1 carrot) julienned
  • ¼ cup onion chopped
  • ½ Tablespoon fresh ground pepper
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
Toppings
  • 8 baked corn tortillas cut into strips
  • 1 avocado peeled & diced
  • ½ cup plant-based queso, panela, queso fresco or cotija cheese crumbled
  • Lime wedges
  • cilantro chopped

Instructions

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  1. Place the tomato, stock, pasilla chile, and oregano in a blender. Puree and set aside. (see note #1 below)
  2. Place a saucepan or stockpot over medium heat and add oil to coat the bottom. Add the carrot and onion and saute until lightly browned.
  3. Add the tomato-chile puree, salt & pepper. Bring to a simmer and taste for seasoning. Add more if needed.
  4. Add the shredded chicken and simmer for about 10 minutes to develop flavor.
  5. Serve hot and garnish with the tortilla strips, avocado & cheese. Squeeze some lime juice to taste if desired.

Notes

  • Note #1: When blending your broth, you may need to do this process in two separate batches so that your blender does not overflow.
  • I added carrots to bulk up the recipe but you can easily omit them if desired. 
  • Calories are for the soup only. Calories for toppings are not included as that varies depending on the quantities you decide to use. 

Nutrition Information

Serving 2cups Calories 65kcal (3%) Carbohydrates 6g (2%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 4g (6%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 2g Sodium 213mg (9%) Potassium 140mg (4%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 3g (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6bowls

Amount Per Serving

Calories 65

% Daily Value*

Serving 2cups
Calories 65kcal 3%
Carbohydrates 6g 2%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 4g 6%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 2g 10%
Sodium 213mg 9%
Potassium 140mg 3%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 3g 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.