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Sopa de Tortilla (Tortilla Soup)

Name: Sopa de Tortilla (Tortilla Soup)
Total time: 30 min
Yield: Serves 2
Cuisine: Mexico
Ingredients: 3 Tomato; 4 Corn tortillas; 1/2 Onion; 2 cloves Garlic; 1 tbsp Chicken bouillon; 1/2 Avocado; To taste Cheese; As needed Oil for frying; 600ml Water

Soup

⏱ 30 min

👥 Serves 2

Difficulty ⭐⭐

Crispy fried tortilla strips add texture to a warming tomato-based soup — a family favorite.

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📖 The Story Behind This Dish

Born from the wisdom of not wasting leftover tortillas, this soup floats crispy fried tortilla strips in a tomato and chili broth, topped with avocado and cheese. It's also a comfort food made when someone's feeling under the weather.

🌆 Where it's eaten: Mexico City during rainy season, a chilly evening: the smell of tomato and garlic drifting from the kitchen signals dinner is almost ready.

🥕 Ingredients (serves 2)

Tomato 3
Corn tortillas 4
Onion 1/2
Garlic 2 cloves
Chicken bouillon 1 tbsp
Avocado 1/2
Cheese To taste
Oil for frying As needed
Water 600ml

👩‍🍳 Instructions

Blend the tomato, onion, and garlic until smooth.
Pour the blended mixture into a pot and simmer 5 minutes.
Add the water and chicken bouillon; simmer 15 minutes.
Cut the tortillas into strips and fry until crisp.
Season the soup with salt.
Ladle into bowls and top with fried tortilla, avocado, and cheese.

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