WCFN-Mexico-#1 Classic Tortilla Soup

 
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Aja
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Joined: 24 Jun 2006
Location: Lost Londoner ..Nr Philly. PA

PostPosted: Sat Apr 03, 2010 10:28 pm    Post subject: WCFN-Mexico-#1 Classic Tortilla Soup Reply with quote

I am really enjoying cooking all these Different foods .....I hope at Least one of you try them out Smile

Makes 10 cups, serving 6

Stuff U need

1 large dried pasilla (negro) chile, stemmed and seeded (I used a poblano pepper and roasted it and then put in blender
One 15-oz can diced tomatoes in juice (preferably fire-roasted)
2 tbsp vegetable or olive oil
1 medium white onion, sliced 1/4 inch thick
3 garlic cloves, peeled
2 quarts chicken broth
1 large sprig fresh epazote, if you have one ( I used Cilantro a good Standby)
salt
4 (about 1-1/4 lbs total) boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, cut into 1/2 inch thick cubes
1 large ripe avocado, pitted, flesh scooped from the skin and cut into 1/4 inch cubes
1-1/2 cups (6 oz) shredded Mexican melting cheese, or Monterey Jack, brick or mild cheddar
A generous 4 cups (about 6 oz) roughly broken tortilla chips (I went less on the chips:) )
1 large lime, cut into 6 wedges, for serving

Quickly toast the chile by turning it an inch or two above an open flame for a few seconds, until its aroma fills the kitchen. (Lacking an open flame, toast it in a dry pan over medium heat, pressing it flat for a few seconds, then flipping it over and pressing it again.) Break the chile into pieces and put in a blender, along with the tomatoes with their juice. (A food processor will work, but it won't completely puree the chile.)

Heat the oil in a large (4 quart) saucepan over medium-high. Add the onion and garlic and cook, stirring frequently, until golden, about 7 minutes. Scoop up the onion and garlic with a slotted spoon, pressing them against the side of the pan to leave behind as much oil as possible, and transfer to the blender; set the pan aside. Process until smooth. Return the pan to medium-high heat. When it is quite hot, add the puree and stir nearly constantly until thickened to the consistency of tomato paste, about 6 minutes. Add the broth and epazote if using. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 15 minutes. Taste and season with salt, usually about a generous teaspoon (depending on the saltiness of the broth).

Just before serving, add the chicken to the simmering broth. Divide the avocado, cheese and tortilla chips among the serving bowls. When the chicken is done, usually about 5 minutes, ladle the soup into the bowls. Pass the lime separately. Rotisserie or grilled chicken can stand in for the raw chicken breasts (add it at the last second).


Enjoy Smile
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funkyfunkpants



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PostPosted: Sat Apr 03, 2010 10:59 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Is a quart a quarter of a pint? I will try this one for sure, looks yummy, and easy
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PostPosted: Sun Apr 04, 2010 2:29 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

a quart's a quarter of a gallon - 2 pints...

it looks delicious Aja! Big plate of food, just the way it should be... no messin!
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Aja
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Joined: 24 Jun 2006
Location: Lost Londoner ..Nr Philly. PA

PostPosted: Sun Apr 04, 2010 2:47 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

faceless wrote:
a quart's a quarter of a gallon - 2 pints...

it looks delicious Aja! Big plate of food, just the way it should be... no messin!


Thanks Face I was just Gonna post that !!!! I get confused with Quarts too Smile
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eefanincan
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PostPosted: Mon Apr 05, 2010 11:01 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Yum Smile
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