Recipe Details
Ingredients
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1cup vegetable oil, or as needed
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12(6 inch)corn tortillas, cut into strips
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3dried pasilla chile peppers, seeded
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2tomatoes, seeded and chopped
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½largeonion, chopped
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1clovegarlic
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¼teaspoondried oregano
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1teaspoonvegetable oil
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4cupswater
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4teaspoonschicken bouillon granules
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1sprigfresh parsley
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1avocado – peeled, pitted, and diced
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¾cupdiced cotija cheese
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2tablespoonscrema fresca (fresh cream) (Optional)
Cooking Directions
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Heat 1 cup oil in a large pan or wok over medium-high heat. Add tortilla strips in batches and fry until brown and crispy, 2 to 3 minutes per batch. Drain on paper towels.
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Fry pasilla chiles in the same pan until browned, about 2 minutes, being careful not to burn them. Drain on paper towels.
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Transfer one fried pasilla pepper to a blender. Add tomatoes, onion, garlic, and oregano; blend until smooth. Strain through a sieve into a bowl.
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Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add blended tomato mixture and cook for 2 minutes. Pour in water and bring to a boil. Stir in bouillon granules and parsley. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer until flavors are well combined, about 15 minutes. Remove from the heat and discard parsley.
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Divide fried tortilla strips among four bowls. Ladle soup over tortilla strips and garnish with diced avocado and cotija cheese. Cut remaining fried pasilla peppers into thin strips and sprinkle over soup. Add a dollop crema to each bowl.
Recipe Tip
You can substitute ancho or cascabel chiles for dried pasilla chiles. If using cascabel chiles, triple the amount.
Editor’s Note:
We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. Amount will vary depending on cooking time and temperature, ingredient density, and specific type of oil used.
Nutrition Facts
Full Nutrition Label | |
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Servings Per Recipe4 | |
Calories944 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 80g |
103% |
Saturated Fat 11g |
53% |
Cholesterol 23mg |
8% |
Sodium 852mg |
37% |
Total Carbohydrate 52g |
19% |
Dietary Fiber 14g |
51% |
Total Sugars 6g |
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Protein 13g |
26% |
Vitamin C 34mg |
37% |
Calcium 294mg |
23% |
Iron 2mg |
13% |
Potassium 1118mg |
24% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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