Tortilla Soup
Smoky tomato broth with crispy tortilla strips, avocado, and fresh lime. A quick, warm Mexican classic that comes together in under 40 minutes.
- Total time
- 35 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 285
- Protein
- 6g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Cut tortillas into 1/4-inch-wide strips. Spread on a plate.
Step 2
Heat 1.5 tablespoons oil in a large pot over medium-high until shimmering, ~60 seconds.
Step 3
Fry tortilla strips in batches until golden and crispy, ~2 minutes per batch. Transfer to a plate.
Step 4
Add remaining oil to the pot. Cook onion until soft, ~4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Step 5
Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Step 6
Crush tomatoes by hand, add to pot with juices. Stir and simmer 2 minutes.
Step 7
Pour in broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes.
Step 8
Squeeze in lime juice. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Step 9
Ladle soup into bowls. Top with crispy tortilla strips and avocado slices. Serve hot.
Tools you’ll need
- large pot (6-quart)
- cutting board
- chef's knife
- wooden spoon
- measuring cups and spoons
- ladle
- plate
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