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Sopa de Tortilla Azteca

This Sopa de Tortilla Azteca is a simple, flavorful classic Mexican tortilla soup. Made with a silky tomato broth, crispy tortilla strips, and fresh toppings like avocado, shredded Mexican cheese, and a splash of hot sauce, it’s a comforting dish that’s easy to make. Add chipotle peppers for a bit of heat or leave them out for a kid-friendly version.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 366 kcal
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 10 corn tortillas
  • ½ cup oil for frying (either avocado or vegetable)
  • 3 medium Roma tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 ½ teaspoon kosher salt (plus more to taste)
  • 8 oz low-sodium tomato sauce
  • 1-2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce (optional, see notes)
  • 3 cups water
  • 2 teaspoon olive oil
Garnishes
  • 1 cup shredded or crumbled cheese Mexican muenster, Chihuahua, queso fresco or cotija
  • 1 Diced avocado
  • hot sauce

Instructions

Tortilla Strips
    Cup of Yum
  1. Take the corn tortillas and cut them into fourths. Then cut the quarters into thin strips.
  2. Heat about an inch and a half of oil in a deep pan or pot. Once hot, but not smoking, add a handful of the tortilla strips. Let the tortilla strips crisp up. Remove from the oil when they are a nice golden color.
  3. Place the fried tortilla strips in a paper towel covered bowl. Continue cooking the tortilla strips until all of them are fried. Set them aside.
Tomato Soup
  1. Next, boil the tomatoes in water until soft. Peel the tomatoes and add them to a blender.
  2. Blend the tomatoes along with the garlic powder, onion powder, pepper, salt, tomato sauce, water, and chipotle peppers (if using).
  3. Add 2 teaspoons of oil to a medium Dutch oven or pot on medium heat. Once the ingredients are completely blended and smooth, pour the soup into the pot with the oil.
  4. Let the soup heat through, for about 5 minutes. Taste for salt and adjust to your taste preference.
  5. Serve the hot soup in a bowl. Top with a handful of tortilla strips, a sprinkle of shredded or crumbled Mexican cheese, diced avocado, and a few drops of your favorite hot sauce.
  6. Serve immediately before the tortilla strips lose their crunchiness. 

Notes

  • Kid-friendly version: Omit the chipotle peppers so the soup doesn't come out spicy.
  • Hot sauce is a great topping especially if you don't add any chipotle peppers. The hot sauce is a great complement to the tomato flavor and adds a touch of spice. 
  • Water is used to add volume to the soup, but you can certainly substitute the water with chicken or vegetable broth for added flavor.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 serving Calories 366kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 32.7g (11%) Protein 5.6g (11%) Fat 25.2g (39%) Cholesterol 2mg (1%) Sodium 830mg (35%) Potassium 430mg (12%) Fiber 5.1g (20%) Sugar 3.6g (7%) Calcium 38mg (4%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 366

% Daily Value*

Serving 1 serving
Calories 366kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 32.7g 11%
Protein 5.6g 11%
Fat 25.2g 39%
Cholesterol 2mg 1%
Sodium 830mg 35%
Potassium 430mg 9%
Fiber 5.1g 20%
Sugar 3.6g 7%
Calcium 38mg 4%
Iron 1mg 6%

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