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    Bombay Cafe Tortilla Soup


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    List of Ingredients




    2 white onions, chopped
    2 cloves garlic, chopped
    1 jalapeño, seeded and chopped
    1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
    2 ripe red tomatoes, seeded and chopped
    2 green tomatoes, seeded and chopped
    4 tomatillos, chopped
    2/3 cup cilantro, chopped
    2 bay leaves
    Juice of 3 limes
    8 cups rich chicken stock
    8 corn tortillas, cut into 1/2-inch wide strips
    Vegetable oil for frying
    Salt and pepper, to taste
    1 large avocado, diced (optional)

    Recipe



    Fry tortillas in 1/2 inch of oil in deep skillet until golden brown. Remove from oil and season with salt.

    In a large pot over medium heat, heat 4 tablespoons of oil. When oil is hot, sauté onions, garlic, jalapeño and crushed red pepper. Season with salt and pepper. Sauté until soft, about 2 to 3 minutes.

    Add tomatoes and tomatillos and cook about 2 minutes.

    Add chicken stock, cilantro, bay leaves and lime juice.

    Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium low and simmer about 30 minutes.

    Using a hand-held blender, puree soup until smooth. Re-season soup to taste. Simmer 2 more minutes.

    To serve. Place several tortilla strips in bottom of bowl and ladle soup over strips. Garnish with diced avocados.

    Servings: 6


 

 

 


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