Jul 13 2026
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Tortilla Soup Recipe

Inspired by AyAyAy! Mexican Cuisine
Time40m
Serves4

Tortilla, avocado, panela cheese, chile pasilla, crema, cilatro

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Ingredients

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Base Ingredients

For the Broth

Method

Preparing the Broth

  1. 1

    Sauté the Aromatics

    In a large pot, heat a tablespoon of oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

  2. 2

    Add Tomatoes and Spices

    Chop the tomatoes and add them to the pot along with cumin, salt, and black pepper. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until the tomatoes break down.

  3. 3

    Add Chicken Broth

    Pour in the chicken broth and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer and let it cook for 15-20 minutes.

  4. 4

    Prepare the Chile Pasilla

    While the broth is simmering, roast the chile pasilla in a dry skillet until fragrant. Remove seeds and stems, then chop them into small pieces.

Final Assembly

  1. 5

    Slice the Tortillas

    Cut the tortillas into strips and fry them in a bit of oil until crispy. Set aside on a paper towel to drain.

  2. 6

    Prepare the Avocado and Cheese

    Dice the avocado and crumble the panela cheese into small pieces.

  3. 7

    Combine Everything

    In serving bowls, ladle the hot broth, then add the roasted chile pasilla, crispy tortilla strips, avocado, and crumbled panela cheese.

  4. 8

    Garnish and Serve

    Top each bowl with a drizzle of crema and a sprinkle of chopped cilantro. Serve immediately.

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