Tortilla soup (Spanish: sopa de tortilla) is a traditional Mexican soup containing fried corn tortilla.[1] Although the exact origin of tortilla soup is unknown, it is known that it comes from the Mexico City area in Mexico. Traditional tortilla soup is made with chicken broth combined with roasted tomatoes, onion, garlic, chiles and tortillas, cut into strips and fried. [2]
Regional variants
Traditional / "Sopa Azteca"
Traditional tortilla soup is made of fried corn tortilla pieces,[1] submerged into a broth of tomato, garlic, onion, and epazote. It is served with pieces of pasilla chiles, chicharrón, avocado, queso panela, lime, and Mexican crema. While pasilla chiles are the most commonly used, regional variants also may use chile ancho or chile de arbol.[3]
Tex-Mex
Sharing many similarities with traditional tortilla soup, Tex-Mex tortilla soup substitutes many of the traditional ingredients, and opts for a broth that has been thickened with a tomato base and ground tortillas. The fried tortilla is often replaced with tortilla chips, and sour cream is used in place of crema. The soup also often includes the addition of black beans and corn. [4]
See also
Further reading
- Peralta, Chepina (2003). Cocinando en microondas. Editorial Limusa, 2003. ISBN 9789681858599. Consultado el 5 de marzo de 2012.
References
- ^ a b Bayless, Rick; Brownson, Jeanmarie; Bayless, Deann Groen (2000). Mexico One Plate At A Time. ISBN 9780684841861. Retrieved 24 January 2015.
- ^ "A Bowl Of Mexican Soup". Los Angeles Times. 2005-11-30. Retrieved 27 January 2018.
- ^ Arambula, Anita L. (2021-12-22). "Sopa Azteca: Ladlefuls of authentic tortilla soup". San Diego Union-Tribune. Retrieved 2024-01-24.
- ^ "Recipe for Chicken Tortilla Soup - Healthy Eating & Nutrition Education (CA Dept of Education)". www.cde.ca.gov. Retrieved 2021-03-17.
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