Recipe Details

Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
5

Ingredients

  • 10(6-inch)corn tortillas, cut into 1/2-inch strips

  • 1 ½cupsvegetable oil for frying

  • salt to taste

  • 4cupschicken broth

  • 1cupfresh cilantro leaves

  • 2largetomatoes

  • 1largeonion

  • 1tablespoonchopped chipotle peppers in adobo sauce

  • 1teaspoonsalt, or to taste

  • 2avocados — peeled, pitted, and diced

Cooking Directions

  1. Heat oil in large skillet and carefully drop in half the tortilla strips. Fry in batches until golden brown and crunchy. Place fried tortilla strips on a paper towel-lined plate and pat dry. Sprinkle salt on tortillas, tossing to coat both sides.

  2. Using a blender or food processor, blend tomatoes, onion, and cilantro until completely puréed.

  3. In a saucepan, heat chicken broth, chipotle chili, and puréed vegetables. Bring to a boil; remove from heat. Ladle soup into serving bowls. Prior to serving, add tortilla strips and avocado.

Editor’s Note:

We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. The exact amount will vary depending on cooking time and temperature, ingredient density, and the specific type of oil used.

Tips

Just before serving, add tortilla strips and avocado cubes, so the tortillas stay crunchy.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe5
Calories360
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
21g
27%
Saturated Fat
3g
16%
Sodium
1244mg
54%
Total Carbohydrate
37g
13%
Dietary Fiber
10g
37%
Total Sugars
5g
Protein
10g
19%
Vitamin C
22mg
24%
Calcium
80mg
6%
Iron
2mg
11%
Potassium
916mg
19%

* 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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