Classic Tortilla Soup Recipe

Tacos and burritos aren’t the only way to put tortillas to good use. A classic Mexican dish known as tortilla soup is a delicious way to go.

Ingredients

6 tablespoons cooking oil

8 6-inch corn tortillas, halved and cut crosswise into 1/4-inch strips

1 onion

Chopped 4 large cloves garlic,

Smashed 1-tablespoon paprika

2 teaspoons ground cumin

1-teaspoon ground coriander

1-teaspoon chili powder

1/4 teaspoon cayenne

1 1/2 quarts canned low-sodium chicken broth or homemade stock

3 cups canned crushed tomatoes in thick puree (one 28-ounce can)

2 bay leaves

2 1/2 teaspoons salt

1/4 cup lightly packed cilantro leaves plus 3 tablespoons chopped cilantro (optional)

1 3/4 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into 3/4-inch pieces

1 avocado, cut into 1/2-inch dice

1/4 pound cheddar

Grated Lime wedges, for serving

Directions

• Using a large pot, heat the oil over moderately high heat. Add half the tortilla strips and cook, stirring, until pale golden, about 1 minute. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Repeat with the remaining tortilla strips.
• Reduce the heat to moderately low. Add the onion, garlic, and spices; cook, stirring, for 5 minutes. Add the broth, tomatoes, bay leaves, salt, cilantro leaves, if using, and one-third of the tortilla strips. Bring to a simmer. Cook, uncovered, for 30 minutes; remove the bay leaves.
• In a blender, puree the soup in batches; pour it back into the pot. Add the chicken, bring the soup back to a simmer, and simmer until just cooked through about 1 minute. Stir in the avocado.
• To serve, put the remaining tortilla strips in bowls, top with the cheese, and pour in the soup. Sprinkle with the chopped cilantro, if using, and serve with the lime wedges

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