SoupsSeptember 17, 2013
Calories
881
Sodium
796mg
33% DV
Fat
73g
112% DV
Protein
18g
37% DV
Carbs
31g
10% DV
Fiber
11g
44% DV
Aztec Soup
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This is a version of something served in restaurants in Central Mexico and shared by a friend of ours from Mexico. There is apparently a ribbed chile that is used for this dish, but it is not available in the United States.
4
4 corn tortillas
oil for frying
4 Tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 chopped onion
3 cups chicken stock
1/2 cup tomato juice
7 oz can of chicken (1)
2-3 avocados
1 cup fresh, torn spinach leaves
Dried red chiles
Crumbled queso fresco
oil for frying
4 Tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 chopped onion
3 cups chicken stock
1/2 cup tomato juice
7 oz can of chicken (1)
2-3 avocados
1 cup fresh, torn spinach leaves
Dried red chiles
Crumbled queso fresco
1. Cut the tortillas into 1/4" strips
2. Pour enough oil into a large skillet to fry the strips, and heat the oil for 2 minutes on high
3. Fry the strips on medium high in 2 batches, about 4 minutes per batch, draining them on paper towels
4. In a large saucepan, sweat the onion in the olive oil until wilted
5. Add the stock and tomato juice and bring it to a boil
6. Add the chicken, reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for 5 minutes
7. Peel, slice, and cube the avocados
8. Serve by putting a dried chile, some fried tortilla strips, torn spinach, and top with the queso fresco and avocado chunks.
Nutritions
Calories
881
Sodium
796mg
33% DV
Fat
73g
112% DV
Protein
18g
37% DV
Carbs
31g
10% DV
Fiber
11g
44% DV
PER SERVING *
% DAILY VALUE*
Fat
Saturated Fat34g174%
Polysaturated Fat6g39%
Monosaturated Fat32g201%
Cholesterol162mg54%
Sodium796mg33%
Potassium848mg24%
Protein18g37%
% DAILY VALUE*
Total Carbohydrate
Fiber11g44%
Sugar6g12%
Vitamin A1721IU34%
Vitamin B60.81mg40%
Vitamin C19mg31%
Calcium68mg6%
Iron1mg10%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.