Aztec Soup
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
50 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
460 kcal
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Course
Soup
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Cuisine
International
Aztec Soup
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Aztec Soup, or Sopa Azteca as it's known in Mexico, is a flavorful and comforting dish with deep roots in Mexican culinary history.
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Ingredients
- 6 medium tomatoes
- 2 garlic peeled
- ½ yellow onion
- 5 cups sodium free chicken stock
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 5 leaves basil
- 2 Pasillia chilies cored and seeded and halved
- 3 corn tortilla
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 avocado cubed
- 1 cup Oaxacan cheese
- lime quartered lime
Instructions
- Cut the tortillas into strips and fry over high heat until golden brown. Remove the tortilla strips from the oil with a slotted spoon. Place on paper towel.
- Broil the tomatoes until the skin blackens, peel off skin.
- Broil the pasilla chilies halves until the skin blackens, peel off skin. Sautee in a skillet with a shadow of olive oil, the garlic cloves, roasted pasilla chilies and basil for about 3 minutes.
- Puree these ingredients with the tomatoes and the juice rendered by the tomatoes if any. Make sure there are no chunks remaining.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a pot and add the pureed mixture. Boil until the puree thickens and turns red, about 5 minutes.
- Add the chicken stock and salt to taste. Cook for 15 minutes over medium heat stirring occasionally
- To serve place tortillas strips in each bowl and pour the soup on top. Garnish with cubed avocado and cheese. Squeeze desired amount of lime and enjoy.
Notes
- Substitutions and Additions
- While the traditional Sopa Azteca has its unique charm, there are numerous ways to customize this soup to your preference or dietary needs:
- While the traditional Sopa Azteca has its unique charm, there are numerous ways to customize this soup to your preference or dietary needs:
- Protein: Besides shredded chicken, you can add shrimp or tofu for a vegetarian version. If you prefer beef or pork, substitute the chicken stock with beef or vegetable broth.
- Vegetables: Feel free to add more vegetables like red bell pepper, zucchini, black beans, or corn for extra texture and nutrition.
- Pasilla Chilies: If you can't find Pasilla chilies, Guajillo or Ancho chiles make a good substitute.
- Tortillas: Gluten-intolerant? Use gluten-free tortillas such as corn tortillas. Or, for a healthier version, bake the tortilla strips instead of frying them.
- For Vegan Option: Replace the chicken stock with vegetable stock, skip the cheese or use a vegan cheese substitute, and use plant-based sour cream or skip it altogether in this easy recipe.
- Protein: Besides shredded chicken, you can add shrimp or tofu for a vegetarian version. If you prefer beef or pork, substitute the chicken stock with beef or vegetable broth.
- Vegetables: Feel free to add more vegetables like red bell pepper, zucchini, black beans, or corn for extra texture and nutrition.
- Pasilla Chilies: If you can't find Pasilla chilies, Guajillo or Ancho chiles make a good substitute.
- Tortillas: Gluten-intolerant? Use gluten-free tortillas such as corn tortillas. Or, for a healthier version, bake the tortilla strips instead of frying them.
- For Vegan Option: Replace the chicken stock with vegetable stock, skip the cheese or use a vegan cheese substitute, and use plant-based sour cream or skip it altogether in this easy recipe.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
460kcal
(23%)
Carbohydrates
21g
(7%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
42g
(65%)
Saturated Fat
24g
(120%)
Sodium
22mg
(1%)
Potassium
737mg
(21%)
Fiber
7g
(28%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
1645IU
(33%)
Vitamin C
31.8mg
(35%)
Calcium
46mg
(5%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 460 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 460kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 42g | 65% |
| Saturated Fat | 24g | 120% |
| Sodium | 22mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 737mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 1645IU | 33% |
| Vitamin C | 31.8mg | 35% |
| Calcium | 46mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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