posted by RisaG 12-03-99 7:01 PM
* Exported from MasterCook *
Tortilla Soup Especiale
Recipe By : Hot & Spicy & Meatless by D. Dewitt, M. Stock & M.J. Wilan
Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Chiles Soups
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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6 ancho chiles -- seeded/stemmed
3 New Mexican green chiles -- roast/peel/seed
1 lb. tomatoes -- diced
1 medium onion -- chopped in large chunks
6 cloves garlic
1/2 cup safflower oil
1 tsp. fresh oregano -- or 1/2 tsp dried
8 cups Vegetable stock
1 tbsp. lime juice
safflower oil
7 (6 inch) corn tortillas -- cut in 6 strips each
Monterey Jack cheese -- grated for garnish
low fat sour cream -- for garnish
1 lime -- thin round slices
avocados -- peel/pit/dice
Place the ancho and new Mexican chiles in a food processor and chop to a fine consistency. Remove to a bowl. Place tomatoes, onions, and garlic in food processor and chop coarsely, using the on/off switch.
Heat the oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chopped chiles, the tomato mixture, and the oregano. Cook for 10 minutes, uncovered, over medium heat, stirring continually. Remove from the heat and puree the mixture in the blender in 4 batches, adding vegetable stock as necessary if the mixture is too thick.
Strain the puree into a heavy, large saucepan. Add the remaining stock and lime juice and cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally, over medium heat until it is reduced slightly, about 15-20 minutes.
In a deep frying pan, heat the vegetable oil to 375°F. Add one third of the tortilla strips and fry until golden brown. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the strips to paper towels to drain. Repeat until all of the tortilla strips are fried.
Spoon the soup into bowls and add tortilla strips. Then top with a sprinkling of cheese, a dollop of sour cream, a lime slice, and a spoonful of avocado (optional).
Heat Scale: Medium
note: Since the chiles are dried, first hydate them in some boiling water for 20 minutes. Then drain and extract as much of the liquid as you can. Then seed and dice.